Afternoon volatility begins in NSW on Wednesday 14th May 2025
Whilst in the process of publishing a look at yesterday, I wondered about the possibility of price volatility this evening ... and that's what happened.
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Part 2 of a Case Study – looking into evening volatility in NSW on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Yesterday (Tuesday 13th May 2025) we quickly noted a period of volatility that was mainly focused on the NSW region. Here's a second step in understanding contributing factors...
Late afternoon volatility in NSW (and QLD!) on Tuesday 13th May 2025
From the 16:35 on Tue 13th May 2025 the price spiked in NSW above $10,000 (though there were a couple clues as to the possibility ahead of time).
A quick walk through a few volatile evening periods
As they were occurring, we noted some instances of price volatility over several consecutive days earlier this month: On Monday 7th April 2025; On Tuesday 8th April 2025; On Wednesday 9th April 2025; On...
Afternoon volatility in NSW on Tuesday 4th February 2025
A short record of spot price volatility in NSW on Tuesday afternoon 4th February 2025.
Weather a factor on Wednesday 15th January 2025? … Part 3
Could a large storm passing over NSW and Victoria have played a part in transmission outages, leading to price volatility?
A quick look at spikes of Contingency Raise FCAS price in QLD on 9th, 10th and 11th October 2024
A quick snapshot of some volatility in Contingency Raise FCAS Prices in QLD spanning Wednesday 9th October 2024, Thursday 10th October 2024, Friday 11th October 2024.
Initial Review of price volatility in NSW in early afternoon Friday 6th December 2024
For several reasons, we've reviewed some afternoon volatility in NSW on Friday 6th December 2024.
Afternoon volatility in NSW on Friday 6th December 2024
A snapshot of the 14:35 dispatch interval, at the start of a run of spot price volatility in NSW on Friday afternoon 6th December 2024.
(Afternoon and) Evening volatility in NSW and QLD on Monday 2th December 2024
A short record of some high prices in NSW and QLD from 17:35 (NEM time) on Monday 2nd December 2024.
NSW energy prices less volatile than anticipated on 26 November 2024
A tight supply-demand balance in NSW didn't produce quite as much energy price volatility as projected.
Evening volatility in QLD and NSW (and low IRPM) on Monday evening 11th November 2024
Monday evening 11th November 2024 sees volatility return in QLD initially, and soon also in NSW.
Late afternoon and Evening run of volatility in NSW and QLD, on Thursday 7th November 2024
It was a hot and sweaty walk home from the Brisbane office late this afternoon, accompanied by the incessant buzzing of my phone … due to the run of volatility in NSW and QLD...
Price volatility starts early, on Thursday 7th November 2024
An earlier-than-expected spike in spot price in NSW on Thursday afternoon 7th November 2024.
Early evening volatility in QLD and NSW on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Here’s a snapshot of NEMwatch at the 17:50 dispatch interval (NEM time) highlighting evening volatility in the QLD and NSW regions as we pass beyond sunset on this warm-for-November day.
Taking a look inside South Australia’s lengthy run of volatility on Monday 23rd September 2024 (Part 2 of a Case Study)
There was an ‘Evening blast of spot price volatility in South Australia on Monday 23rd September 2024’ ... roughly 6 weeks ago. Today, for several reasons, we start to take a closer look.
Morning volatility in South Australia, on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
With All Energy 2024 commencing this morning in Melbourne our phones are buzzing with SMS alerts for price volatility in South Australia.
Spot price volatility in South Australia on Thursday (morning) 17th October 2024
The spot price has been bouncing around in South Australia this morning (Thu 17th Oct). Here's a short record.
Several spurts of price volatility in South Australia on Tue 24th of September 2024
Several isolated price spikes have occurred in SA late this afternoon.
Evening blast of spot price volatility in South Australia on Monday 23rd September 2024 (Part 1 of a Case Study)
On Monday evening 23rd September 2024 we saw a sustained period of price volatility in South Australia.