Where’s the increased output we expected to see with new wind farms?
What's summer shown us so far, in terms of where peak wind output has landed (and why are we surprised).
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.
Significant trip of Tasmanian demand this morning
A massive (60%) instantaneous reduction in Tassie's electricity demand in the early hours of this morning caught our attention.
Forecasting NSW peak demand is not as easy as it might initially seem – is there a better way?
What do the forecasts received for peak NSW demand this summer tell us about the various debates currently underway in terms of network regulation and industry transformation?
Victorian demand comes back to life as the crowds gather for the tennis
Notice of a "Critical Peak Demand Day" for Victoria tomorrow draws our attention down south to see what the forecast is showing.
Mysterious jump in Queensland demand
It's been reported that there appears to have been the addition of a large load in Queensland. Here we start to analyse.
Gas price turn-around signals generation change
Some analysis of gas-fired generation in Queensland, with the first LNG exports steaming away from port.
Recapping prior peaks in NEM-wide demand
With only 4 days remaining (till Fri 9th Jan) here's some tips about what the peak NEM-wide demand might be this summer, to help you submit your forecast before the deadline.
Analysing trends in VIC electricity demand
Some analysis of how demand in Victoria has trended over 16 years - at least in part to help competition entrants provide their forecasts of what they think the peak Victorian regional demand will...
About Snowy’s purchase of the Colongra peaker
Some thoughts following the purchase of the Colongra peaking plant in the dying days of 2014.
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