Factors contributing to declining demand during 2014
Some analysis performed by one of our guest authors (Ric Brazzale) identifying the significant factors that contributed to declining demand in the NEM through 2014.
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Three sample approaches (of 173 worldwide) to integrating renewables into the grid
We saw Ryan Wavish present on this topic at All Energy 2014, and invited him to write an article for WattClarity highlighting some of the learnings of the ARENA-funded study.
National regulations encourage new entrant retailers
Some thoughts about why we've been seeing an increase in the number of authorised electricity retailers competing in the Australian National Electricity Market, from a new guest author - Connor James
When The Levee Breaks
Our guest author (Mike Williams) shares some practical tips for how energy users can brace themselves for the rising tsunami of energy costs
Challenges with Emissions Monitoring for Power Generation
Our guest author (Don Sands) compares and contrasts 9 different methods used for measurement of carbon emissions at thermal power stations
Three Possible Business Models for Distributed Storage
GSES recently gave a presentation at the APVI workshop in Brisbane as part of the International Battery Association conference. The content of the presentation would be of interest to WattClarity readers, hence this guest...
The continuing change in the NEM landscape
Second article by Paul Taliangis (of Core Energy) looking at some of the broader changes at work in the NEM.
We are on track to meet the STC target so why hasn’t the Clearing House worked?
Some observations about where the market for STCs seems headed, following my presentation at All Energy earlier in October.
Electric Vehicles–some back of the envelope calculations
Some back-of-the-envelope calculations about what electric vehicles might mean for the National Electricity Market, following on from my presentation at the EUAA Annual Conference
The changing role of gas in the NEM
A few thoughts from another guest commentator (Paul Taliangis @ Core Energy) about where gas-fired generation volumes look set to go.
SA summary for Thursday, compared to the preceding week
Following from a period of elevated prices in South Australia, prices dropped on Thursday. Here's some reasons why...
7-day South Australian overview (Thu 30 May to Wed 5 June)
Spot Prices in South Australia were elevated over the past 7 days - here are some reasons why.