South Australian peak demand this summer was a fizzer
Continuing our walk around the NEM, today we analyse what happened with South Australian electricity demand over the extended summer period 2014-15 - with a particular focus on peak demand
South Australia
Weather will play a key role in peak demand in SA this summer
A few pointers about where the peak South Australian demand might land this summer (relevant to our competition, and also for some very real considerations about the ongoing evolution of the NEM)
Recapping operations at Torrens Island – as another one bites the dust (at least temporarily*)
Some quick thoughts about the mothballing of Torrens Island A station
Summer’s on the way (first hot day we’ve posted about)
First hot day we've posted about prior to summer 2014-15
What happens if (when?) existing wind farms cross to “the Dark Side”?
A quick look at a price spike that occurred Monday evening (4th August) in South Australia
Windy week blows in change in Canberra
With the repeal of the carbon tax looking more likely, and July 1st only just around the corner, someone asked today if we could calculate what the spot price might be without carbon.
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.
Reviewing the contribution of gas, in South Australia’s heatwave last week
Following the heatwave last week, a review of the symbiotic nature of the link between the gas and electricity markets in the gas-hungry state of South Australia
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.
High temperatures drive NEM-wide demand towards 30,000MW
Demand surges in Victoria and South Australia on the back of blistering heat, dragging prices out of their long-term slumber as a result.
Hot weather arrives in South Australia, but demand does not awaken
High temperatures arrived in South Australia today from further west - here's how it affected the NEM
The first working day of summer sees volatility return in Victoria and South Australia
A snapshot from NEM-Watch capturing the first volatility seen this summer
Daily wind generation does not seem to be close to 90% of South Australia’s supplies–are we missing something?
Wind generation on some days in the past 2 weeks supplied a big percentage of SA demand - but not (on a daily basis, at least) near the 90% level.