Queensland electricity demand hits a high mark on Thursday 5th March 2015
A walk-through a high-demand day in Queensland (especially remarkable because of the effect of solar PV output).
high temperatures
A hot Thursday forecast for QLD this week – what will it mean for electricity demand?
With high temperatures forecast for South-East Queensland later this week, we take a look at what's forecast in terms of demand.
Analysing trends in VIC electricity demand
Some analysis of how demand in Victoria has trended over 16 years - at least in part to help competition entrants provide their forecasts of what they think the peak Victorian regional demand will be for summer 2014-15
Summer’s on the way (first hot day we’ve posted about)
First hot day we've posted about prior to summer 2014-15
Summer’s not done yet – prices spike in humid Queensland
Hot and sticky weather in QLD drives demand higher and provides an opportunity for spot price volatility
South Australian electricity weathers blistering heat
Walking through today in South Australia, following yesterday's warnings.
A hot, but windy, day in the south presents less challenge to the supply/demand balance
A quick look at how Victoria and South Australia fared on Tuesday 28th, given the predictions of a return to hot weather at a time when schools and businesses are back to work.
Hot weather drives QLD demand higher – though well short of the record
As Queensland heats up, the Queensland electricity demand increases towards the Red Zone
Third bout of heat to hit Victoria and South Australia next week
A warning of a third round of high temperatures triggers a look at the demand forecast for next week in Victoria and South Australia
Demand Response also helps Victoria and South Australia beat the heat-induced peak
As the temperature cools (but the debate heats up) here's a quick look of how much contribution there was from demand response over the past week.
Third consecutive day of extreme demand in Victoria and South Australia with the heatwave
For the third day in a row, high temperatures drive demand higher - inching closer to a new all-time record for Victoria.
Close to a new record demand in Victoria today (Wed 15th), but no cigar
Recapping where the peak demand actually landed today, with the heatwave across southern Australia.
Heatwave threatens to melt Victorian all-time electricity demand record today – with Reserve Trader getting a run
An early review of what's been happening today (Wednesday 15th January) with the heatwave in Victoria and South Australia
On Tuesday the NEM-wide demand did reach 31,891MW – and in Victoria 10,072MW
A snapshot of the highest demand point experienced in Victoria (and across the NEM) today
NEM-wide demand steams towards 32,000MW, and prices explode, as heatwave hits Victoria and South Australia
The forecast heatwave arrives in Victoria and drives demand towards what looks like being the highest (so far) this summer, and causing prices to pop.
The heatwave promises to return next week
A look at demand forecasts in ST PASA, with the heatwave promising to return next week.
Queensland demand tops 8,300MW – but NEM-wide it fizzles
High temperatures and humidity on Monday 6th January deliver more price volatility, and high demand in Queensland.
Record Saturday demand reached in Queensland
On a very hot Saturday a new record set for electricity demand on a Saturday in Queensland.
Demand soars as QLD melts on Friday – but will be even higher on Saturday!
High demand experienced in Queensland on Friday 3rd January could be a precursor to the highest demand ever experienced on a Saturday - if the AEMO's forecasts (and the weather bureau's warnings) are correct.
High temperatures on Sunday drive Queensland demand higher than demand in NSW!
A record of a time that's not seen very often - when electricity demand in Queensland exceeds electricity demand in NSW (temporarily).