AEMO released draft of 2022 Integrated System Plan
Yesterday, Friday 10th December 2021, the AEMO released it’s draft of the 2022 Integrated System Plan – and it has created a bit of a stir with some of the modelled results.
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Two recent improvements (in late November 2021) by AEMO in the dispatch process
A short article (in the midst of GenInsights21 completion) more broadly sharing 2 good news stories from AEMO in the context of the NEMDE dispatch process.
AEMO says ‘Sufficient electricity supply forecast for summer’
Referencing back to the AEMO’s Summer Readiness Plan (for summer 2021-22) published on Friday 3rd December 2021.
Ongoing file creation delays in P5 predispatch data at AEMO
Another set of ‘file creation’ data for the P5 Predispatch prepared by one of our team yesterday (Monday 15th November) suggests the file creation latency issues we highlighted in August are ongoing.
Can you guess these five mystery DUIDs from their longer-term MLF trend? (one sneak peak from GenInsights21)
Under four weeks to the release of GenInsights21 we thought we’d share this puzzle with our readers on Wattclarity … can you name these 5 x mystery DUIDs from their longer-term MLF trajectory?
Storms in Victoria on leave ~500,000 without power
A short note about the storms that left approximately 500,000 people without power in Victoria on Friday 29th october 2021
AEMO forecasts new record minimum Operational Demand (NEM-wide) on Sunday 17th October
Looks like Sunday 17th October will be an interesting day, with a new ‘record low’ for Operational Demand on a NEM-wide basis forecast by AEMO!
AEMO releases Incident Report on 25th May 2021 event emanating from Callide C4
This morning (Fri 8th Oct) the AEMO has released its Incident Report into what happened on 25th May 2021, starting with problems at Callide C4.
Five Minute Settlement has commenced … but beware some tripwires!
It’s quite early Friday morning, 1st October 2021 … and Five Minute Settlement has commenced. Here’s a *very* early initial look.
AEMO publishes Final Report on 24th January 2021 (total loss of SCADA systems)
A short back-dated article, to link in AEMO’s final report on this incident.
With ‘Minimum Demand’ plunging across mainland regions, AEMO initiates new Market Notices relating to Rooftop PV
Just last Friday the AEMO notified stakeholders more broadly about their new Market Notice Framework about ‘Minimum System Load’ and/or ‘Distributed Photovoltaics (DPV) Contingency’ … prior to Sunday’s new lowest point for minimum demand in South Australia!
AEMO says – all systems go, for Five Minute Settlement
Sharing the AEMO’s email this morning alerting the market to the ‘full speed ahead to 5MS’ notice.
A Quick Tour of the 2021 ESOO
Guest author, Allan O’Neil, takes an initial look at some of the highlights included in the AEMO’s Electricity Statement of Opportunities for 2021 (a 10-year forecast for what might unfold in the future of the NEM).
No front page media horror stories for AEMO’s 2021 ESOO!
The AEMO’s 2021 ESOO was released this morning. Here’s where you can get it, and some of the articles written about it.
AEMO identifies Power System Oscillations in ‘Polygon of Pain’ (Briefing Session – Wednesday 25th August)
A short note from AEMO’s weekly newsletter – about power system oscillations in west Murray region (VIC/NSW)
NEM-wide minimum demand (in winter) drops lower on Sunday 15th August 2021 … and Renewables Share in VIC higher
Sunday 15th August saw lowest level of Operational Demand in the NEM for a winter period, NEM-wide. This also led to a number of other outcomes (including higher renewable penetration, negative prices, … and chatter on social media).
Do you know what’s causing some increased latency on P5MIN data files on MarketNet in recent weeks (Potential Tripwire #4)?
Re-posted with update: In recent weeks we have noticed a trend towards increased latency in the creation of the ‘PUBLIC_P5MIN_*.csv’ files published by AEMO on MarketNet, and we wonder if you can help us understand why this is happening?
Daniel Westerman’s ‘Big Hairy Audacious Goal’ (BHAG) announced on 14th July 2021 – 100% instantaneous by 2025 NEM-wide
A back-dated article looking back at Daniel Westerman’s keynote address at CEDA on 14th July 2021.
AEMO rule change proposal – replacement of ST PASA process, and data set
Last week, the AEMO submitted a rule change request to the AEMC for a redevelopment of the ST PASA process (and data sets published – to facilitate what would be a great increase in market transparency).
Is the predictability of day-ahead demand improving?
Day-ahead demand forecasts will be integral to any future ‘Ahead Market’. We take a look at the current state and accuracy trend of demand forecasts made 24 hours ahead as part of the broader piece of work to feed into GenInsights21.