AGL announces that they might close Loy Yang A as early as 2035 … 10 years earlier than previously stated
Also on Thursday 29th September 2022 we had AGL Energy's 'earlier than previously stated' closure announcement for Loy Yang A power station.
Long-Term Market trends and forecasts
QLD Government releases ‘Energy and Jobs Plan’
On Wednesday 28th September 2022 the Queensland Government has launched its much awaited Energy Policy.
Two charts from ‘Smart Energy Queensland’ presentation, illustrating the electricity supply mix in Queensland
Following a presentation today at 'Smart Energy Queensland' here are two slides to start with - illustrating the fuel mix in electricity supplies in the NEM.
Updated monthly statistics for NEM-wide wind production … to the end of August 2022
A quick updated look at how Aggregate Wind-Farm Production has trended since 2010 to now.
AEMO releases 2022 ESOO on Wednesday 31st August 2022
Here's where to find the 2022 ESOO - and also what I've seen (thus far) of external commentary about what's revealed and discussed in the ESOO.
Substantially different than a year ago, the 2022 ESOO points to challenges ahead in the supply/demand balance
With the AEMO releasing the 2022 ESOO on Wednesday morning 31st August 2022 with the limited time I have available right now I've had a quick look, and in this article highlight some things...
Instantaneous NEM-wide production from wind on Fri 26th Aug 2022 was lowest in eleven months
Looking back at Friday 26th August 2022 we see that it was not only South Australia that was becalmed. All but one of the wind farms operating in the NEM showed quite low output...
Reviewing price patterns in Q2 2022 … anatomy of an Energy Crisis
After many years in a row, we return (in the midst of the '2022 Energy Crisis') to review the pricing patterns in the NEM and the WEM for Q2 2022.
On the fringes: the outer edges of the NEM remain the most prone to volatile MLFs
To mark the end of the financial year, Dan Lee writes this explainer about MLFs and gives some examples of noticeable long-term MLF trends within the NEM.
Eighteen month trend of daily average spot prices highlights extreme volatility in Q2 2022
The unsuspension of the market is a useful time to reflect on 'how we got here' ... starting with this 18-month trend of daily average spot prices.
Updated long-range trend of monthly wind statistics (maximum, average and minimum) for the end of May 2022
An updated longer-range trend of monthly aggregate wind statistics (MAX, AVE and MIN per month) to 31st May 2022 ... incorporating the new all-time record.
Anatomy of an Energy Crisis, Australian style – part 1
Let's start with this broader analysis of this 2022 Energy Crisis by looking at the long-term series of monthly average spot prices across all regions...
Blast off! Q3 base-load futures contract prices jump $30/MWh to $40/MWh on Wednesday 25th May 2022
Prompted by a tweet from Dylan McConnell, here's a trended look at price and volume for baseload ASX Energy futures contracts for Q3 2022 (and the picture's not pretty).
Exploring some things that could affect a Large-Scale Solar Farm’s value proposition
A short synopsis of my brief presentation last week (Thu 19th May 2022) at CEC Large Solar Forum in Brisbane.
Mainland hydros running hard, as a result of the recent volatility
A short article looking at changing patterns of hydro utilisation on the mainland - particularly with recent volatility.
AEMO releases update to 2021 ESOO following earlier closure announcement for Eraring Power Station
The AEMO published an update to their 2021 ESOO today (Thu 14th April) following some 'earlier closure' announcements for Eraring and Bayswater, which also gave the opportunity to study other developments. Here's some quick...
Updated monthly statistics for NEM-wide wind production
It’s 1st April 2022, and I have not checked these stats in NEMreview v7 for a while, so I thought I would have a quick look at how a number of the key stats...
A briefing on GenInsights21 for Smart Energy Council members
Next Tuesday 5th April 2022 the Smart Energy Council has organised us to provide a briefing on GenInsights21, and what we can learn from this to inform the energy transition.
AEMO Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) flags possible short-term tightness, and longer-term challenges
A short article to mark today's publication of the GSOO 2022 by the AEMO, and some initial coverage of it.
What does the future hold for Wind and Solar in the NEM – seen via GenInsights21?
Following from the release of GenInsights21, in this article we look at some of what that analytical publication can help us understand, in terms of how the changing market is impacting on the role...