Weekend Homework, before discussion on GenInsights21 for AEC Members next Tuesday (26th April 2022)
A brief note in the lead-up to a deeper dive into GenInsights21 for AEC Members next week, on Tuesday 26th April 2022.
Energy Transition
A large collection of articles pertaining to the ongoing ‘Energy Transition’ in any of a number of ways.
Specific sub-categories relate to such things as Coal Closure, and other aspects of the transition.
1st April 2022 is the last hurrah for Liddell unit 3
Liddell unit 3 has closed this morning.
“Rise of the Machines” – the increasing role of auto-bidding and self-forecasting in the modern-day NEM
On Thursday 17th March, Jonathon Dyson presented at the CEC Wind Industry Forum in Melbourne about the increasing role of auto-bidding and self-forecasting in the modern-day NEM. In this article, he shares some of the key points from that presentation.
Early media coverage of GenInsights21
A summary of the media references we’ve spotted since we released our GenInsights21 report in mid-December.
How are South Australia’s non-scheduled wind farms participating in the market now?
AEMO recently imposed additional dispatch obligations on six non-scheduled wind farms in South Australia. We take a look at what this means in practice.
Some real data for Eraring Power Station (from soon-to-be-released GSD2021)
As a first article on WattClarity following Origin’s ‘Notice of Closure’ announcement about the future of Eraring Power Station, here’s some statistical data (from the upcoming GSD2021) to help with the broader conversation.
NEMDE under strain? Escalation in File Creation times for P5MIN
Over the past 2 weekends in February (in particular) we have noticed AEMO’s file creation time for ‘P5MIN’ files has increased significantly (and this has caused challenges for Participants). We take an updated look.
GenInsights21 released, on Wednesday 15th December 2021
It’s Wednesday 15th December 2021 and we have released GenInsights21 (a deep dive exploration, asking what history can tell us of the challenges and requirements of the accelerating energy transition).
AEMO also released ‘Initial Roadmap’ on NEM Engineering Framework this week
A short note about the release, earlier this week, by the AEMO of the ‘Initial Roadmap’ in the NEM Engineering Framework.
Ongoing file creation delays in P5 predispatch data at AEMO
Another set of ‘file creation’ data for the P5 Predispatch prepared by one of our team yesterday (Monday 15th November) suggests the file creation latency issues we highlighted in August are ongoing.
AEMC proposes PFR to remain mandatory–and big changes to causer-pays
The AEMC recently published a draft determination on Primary Frequency Response – proposing it remain mandatory, and to introduce big changes to the causer-pays process, including payments for good performance.
Big Trouble For Bad Installers As Clean Energy Regulator Shows Its Teeth
Ron Brakels of SolarQuotes examines recent changes that will put the CER in charge of accreditation, which he explains is aimed at “kicking crap solar installers out of the industry”.
Enabling FCAS at Musselroe Wind Farm – Information Session this Wednesday 29th Sept (15:00-16:30)
Today (Mon 27th Sept) we were alerted to this Virtual Information Session on Wednesday 29th September that some of our readers will be interested in (Enabling FCAS at Musselroe Wind Farm)
With ‘Minimum Demand’ plunging across mainland regions, AEMO initiates new Market Notices relating to Rooftop PV
Just last Friday the AEMO notified stakeholders more broadly about their new Market Notice Framework about ‘Minimum System Load’ and/or ‘Distributed Photovoltaics (DPV) Contingency’ … prior to Sunday’s new lowest point for minimum demand in South Australia!
AEMC launches two related reviews into the framework for Transmission Development
A brief weekend note about two initiatives commenced by AEMC on Thursday 19th August 2021 – both related to transmission development.
AEMO identifies Power System Oscillations in ‘Polygon of Pain’ (Briefing Session – Wednesday 25th August)
A short note from AEMO’s weekly newsletter – about power system oscillations in west Murray region (VIC/NSW)
Do you know what’s causing some increased latency on P5MIN data files on MarketNet in recent weeks (Potential Tripwire #4)?
Re-posted with update: In recent weeks we have noticed a trend towards increased latency in the creation of the ‘PUBLIC_P5MIN_*.csv’ files published by AEMO on MarketNet, and we wonder if you can help us understand why this is happening?
Fire at ‘Victoria Big Battery’ as food for thought in relation to battery chemistry
Some quick thoughts, spurred by Simon Hackett’s comment in relation to the fire at the Victorian Big Battery
$1.5b write-down in value of assets at Origin Energy
On Thursday 30th July 2021 Origin Energy announced a large impairment on several different types of assets – its own generation portfolio, renewable PPAs, and gas purchase contracts. However the focus in the media sometimes did not include all three…
AEMC published Draft Rule on Energy Storage Systems
Coincident with the AEMC’s Final Determination yesterday (Thu 15th July) on FFR, there was also the Draft Determination published on Energy Storage Systems. Here are some (very) early thoughts…