There are actually several different ramp trajectories that are material to dispatch in the NEM
As promised in prior articles, here's an illustration of (some of the) different Ramp Trajectories considered in Dispatch within the NEM.
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Why we have reservations about the possible solution AEMO has been considering (to date) in ICF002
4th article in a series, about the AEMO's ICF0002 initiative - clarifying 2 approaches might (possibly) be explored to resolve.
Frequency drop with trip of Callide C3 on Friday 4th April 2025
A quick record of unit trip at CPP3, and associated frequency drop, on Friday 4th April 2025.
The growing NEM BESS fleet: Who is controlling all this capacity, anyway?
Matt Grover from Fluence shares insights into the NEM's growing big battery fleet and what it means for the market and their operators. This article follows on from his keynote at the ESS two...
What is the real size of Australian corporate demand for Renewable Energy?
Tristan Edis from Green Energy Markets explores the current state of voluntary corporate demand for renewable energy, amid signs that LGC prices have fallen to near-historic lows.
What’s the AEMO been considering, as a possible solution to the delayed receipt of Target?
3rd article in a series, about the AEMO's ICF0002 initiative - and a possible 'solution' being considered (but for which we have concerns).
What’s the problem(s) with dispatch targets arriving ~20 seconds into the Dispatch Interval?
2nd article in a series, about the AEMO's ICF0002 initiative (re problems with the ~20 second lag in receipt of Dispatch Target).
Challenges in ‘Time taken for Dispatch Targets to be made available to participants’ (ICF002)
1st article in a series, about the AEMO's ICF0002 initiative (specifically the content in EWCF meeting on 19th March 2024).
Frequency excursion on Monday 31st March 2025
A very short article to note an apparent mainland frequency excursion (just prior to 17:00 NEM time on Monday 31st March 2025).
Three themes from the Energy Storage Summit 2025
Dan provides a brief write-up of his notes from attending the Australian Energy Storage Summit in Sydney last week.
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Runway cost allocation – ready for liftoff?
Allan O'Neil unpacks a proposal under consideration by the AEMC to apply “runway” cost allocation to contingency FCAS, explaining how this could materially change who pays for frequency security in the NEM.
What the hail is happening with Brisbane’s weather?
Anthony Cornelius from WeatherWatch explains the climate drivers behind Southeast Queensland’s unusually intense 2025 hail season — context that matters for those tracking how extreme weather is evolving and influencing the energy market.
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