Hornsdale Wind Farm starting up at a time in South Australia when every MWh matters
Recording early days of electricity production at the Hornsdale Wind Farm
South Australia
Exceptional pricing during Q2 in South Australia (but really across all regions) hurting major energy users
Some brief notes about a changed pricing pattern observed in Q2 2016
Brown coal generation ceases in South Australia with the closure of Northern Power Station
A quick post to mark the end of brown-coal fired generation in South Australia, with the closure of Northern Power Station
My review of the South Australian region for January and February 2015
Our guest author, Mike Williams, has prepared a review of January and February 2016 in the South Australia - and what it would have meant for energy users with spot exposure, using Demand Response
Spot Exposure and Demand Response in the SA Region
Michael Williams has followed-up on an earlier article on WattClarity by posting a more detailed analysis over on www.DemandResponse.com.au about spot exposure and demand response in South Australia for 2016.
South Australia hit by two price spikes
The volatility of the NEM was showcased again on Monday as South Australia experienced two major price spikes in the space of an hour. Using NEM-Watch's play back feature (screenshot below) we were able to relive when the two price spikes hit.
Yin and Yang of Wind in the South Australian region of the National Electricity Market
A sped-up animation covering spanning a September 2015 weekend in the South Australian region of the NEM, illustrating both sides of the wind farm output coin.
A further look at the idiosyncrasies of wind in South Australia
Some further analysis of different aspects of wind farm output in South Australia
Why large energy users are concerned about last week’s machinations in South Australia
Pondering more implications of the boom/bust pricing witnessed in the South Australian region last week...
Waxing and Waning of Wind this Week
Through the week we've seen new highs for wind production (NEM-wide) and also some low levels of production, as well - mirroring the political debate. The challenge has serious implications, however, and the AEMO sessions mentioned might be one way to learn more.
Even the liquid-fuelled plant get a run in SA this evening with Northern offline, demand higher, and wind waning
Some quick notes Tuesday evening about liquid-fuelled peaking generators getting a run in a South Australian region that's missing Northern station (amongst other factors)
Is the real issue related to 5 minute dispatch and 30 minute settlement?
Some thoughts from another guest author, Greg Denton, about the current rule change proposal "Bidding in Good Faith" being assessed by the AEMC.
A review of temperatures for summer 2014-15
One of our guest authors, a meteorologist, lends his expertise to helping us understand one of the reasons why peak demand for summer 2014-15 was what it was.
Winning a consolation prize, for Competition #5
So the entrant who was VERY close to the mark in forecasting the peak demand in South Australia for this summer period is...
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
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.