For the 5th Case Study in this series (looking at individual outcomes of extremes in aggregate Raw Off-Target performance across all Semi-Scheduled plant) we look at an even rarer time when the aggregate discrepancy was above 400MW. This time collective under-performance.
Read MoreIt’s been reported that there appears to have been the addition of a large load in Queensland. Here we start to analyse.
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.
There are cycles in wind production in the NEM, and there are cycles in social media about the benefits and disbenefits of renewables.
Brief notes about Redbank station closure
A follow-on look at today
A colourful snapshot from NEM-Watch reminds us how the NEM often devolves to regional markets
First hot day we’ve posted about prior to summer 2014-15
Further analysis of the interaction between electricity and gas markets in Queensland at present.
Low prices today in South Australia and Queensland for various reasons – but summed up by a large oversupply of capacity
A massive overhang of capacity seen today – leading to price suppression