Will Queensland defy the trend of declining demand?
Spurred on by our competition (but with an interest that’s much broader) we have a look at how Queensland demand has trended – and find a couple of quite remarkable things occurring…
Queensland
Using NEM-Watch to forecast QLD Peak Demand this summer
Some tips about how you can use NEM-Watch v9 to narrow down your entry to Competition #2 this summer (peak QLD Regional Scheduled Dispatch Demand Target for extended summer period)
Heatwave to drive QLD Sunday evening demand to a record?
AEMO’s forecast showing Sunday evening’s electricity demand for Queensland could reach a new record with the 40 degree temperatures in South-East Queensland.
Gas burn at Queensland power stations has dropped in September
Further analysis of the interaction between electricity and gas markets in Queensland at present.
Negative spot prices in Queensland
Prices dropped below $0 in Queensland this morning – not for the first time in recent days…
Queensland gas prices plunge, and generators splurge
This is the lowest I can remember seeing the STTM gas price at the Brisbane hub!
Reduced exports contributed to reduced prices
Reduced export capability over QNI south contributed to the low prices seen last week.
… and what of Generators in Queensland, in particular
A further look at bidding behaviour (this time in Queensland) and the extent to which this is contributing to low prices
Prices plunge in QLD – because of solar?
Demand plunges in Queensland during the day – dragging prices down with it.
A blue day in Queensland
Hopefully not an omen of what is to come tomorrow night…
No, these were not spurious price spikes in Queensland today
Some quick observations about the patterns of volatility seen this week in Queensland
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
Tropical Cyclone Dylan seems to have reduced demand in the “Northern” zone by about 50MW
A quick look at how much electricity demand has been reduced in the north, coincident with Tropical Cyclone Dylan
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
Queensland warms, but demand is yet to awaken
The hot weather passes into Queensland but, as yet, nothing has happened – nor is it really forecast.
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).
Is solar PV providing more opportunity for spot price engineering?
Some initial analysis looking into the question of whether the increased penetration of solar PV is increasing the variability of scheduled demand to the point that generators can exert more pressure on spot prices.