The *other* market change that went live today (Monday 9th October 2023)
A short note about the publication of a richer MT PASA DUID Availability data set in ez2view v9.8 - made possible as a result of the other change that goes live in the NEM...
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Very Fast Raise and Lower FCAS markets to start on 9 October 2023
Very Fast FCAS, because it operates at a faster timescale, can arrest the rise or fall in frequency more rapidly than the current fast service and therefore provides an avenue to mitigate the costs...
AER release ‘State of the Energy Market’ report for 2023
Today the Australian Energy Regulator released its annual 'State of the Energy Market' report that highlighted rising retail prices and a higher concentration of flexible generation asset ownership.
Has rooftop PV in South Australia recently been curtailed with these low points for demand?
Echoing a question we've been asked - about the extent to which rooftop PV has been curtailed as a result of these minimum demand points.
New lowest point for NEM-wide demand also set on Sunday 1st October 2023
Looking back at yesterday (Sun 1st Oct 2023) it appears to also have seen a lowest point for NEM-wide demand by both measures ... lower than the low point set ~2 weeks prior.
‘Minimum Demand’ in South Australia drops further below 0MW on Sun 1st October 2023 – measured by Market Demand
Also noteworthy on Sunday 1st October 2023 was a lower point for 'minimum demand' seen in South Australia ... with 'Market Demand' down to -37MW and 'Operational Demand' down to 5MW (just above 0MW)
QLD minimum ‘Market Demand’ (in ordinary times) drops lower still, on Sunday 1st October 2023
Sunday 1st October 2023 and the 'minimum demand' point for the QLD region (measured by 'Market Demand') has fallen lower still on a sunny spring long weekend.
Looking back at operations at Kogan Creek over the past 20 days
On Friday 29th September 2023 we look back at Kogan Creek via 'Bids & Offers' in ez2view over 20 days to see what's visible, in terms of any impact of the current Industrial Action
Bouldercombe battery has started charging again (Thursday evening 28th September 2023)
A short article Thursday evening 28th September 2023 with the battery back online and charging, after the fire.
CS Energy update on repairs to Callide C3 and C4 cooling tower
A quick article, following a social media update by CS Energy on the repair process for the cooling towers at Callide C.
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Not all renewable projects are created equal: Why approval times vary dramatically across Australia
Alice Matthews examines how approval times for renewables vary widely by state and technology — with NSW wind projects facing the longest delays.
Triple C conditions (cold, calm and cloudy) across the NEM last Thursday evening 26th June 2025
Carl Daley examines the underlying conditions and outcomes that occurred last Thursday evening, the 26th of June.
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