About Snowy’s purchase of the Colongra peaker
Some thoughts following the purchase of the Colongra peaking plant in the dying days of 2014.
Seasonal Record of Events in the Market
Collections of events that we see happening in the NEM, categorised in terms of the seasons in which they occur.
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)
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…
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
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.
An almost weekly reminder of the challenge the NEM faces
There are cycles in wind production in the NEM, and there are cycles in social media about the benefits and disbenefits of renewables.
Another one down – Redbank bites the dust
Brief notes about Redbank station closure
Today’s electricity demand with the 2014 Melbourne Cup
A follow-on look at today
Today reminds us of how it remains a Regional Market, oftentimes
A colourful snapshot from NEM-Watch reminds us how the NEM often devolves to regional markets
Summer’s on the way (first hot day we’ve posted about)
First hot day we’ve posted about prior to summer 2014-15
Gas burn at Queensland power stations has dropped in September
Further analysis of the interaction between electricity and gas markets in Queensland at present.
Electricity spot prices crushed from all sides
Low prices today in South Australia and Queensland for various reasons – but summed up by a large oversupply of capacity
A 60% Instantaneous Reserve Plant Margin – even with plant out for maintenance
A massive overhang of capacity seen today – leading to price suppression
Winter evening price spike – like yesteryear (not quite)
Coincident with the release of the RET Review, activity in the spot market provides some reminders…
Negative spot prices in Queensland
Prices dropped below $0 in Queensland this morning – not for the first time in recent days…
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
Queensland gas prices plunge, and generators splurge
This is the lowest I can remember seeing the STTM gas price at the Brisbane hub!
Spot prices back to yesteryear
Spot prices in the doldrums with low demand and high production from wind and gas.
Wind output drops and volatility rises
After spending a day looking into the future (at prospective generation developments) I noted this reverse correlation between wind and volatility that’s been occurring over the week.
Morning prices persist in the South as chill remains
Elevated prices persist this morning in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania