AEMO to change Constraint Equations used during outages that create a credible risk of SA islanding
A short note about Market Notice 118672, as that will be of interest to many of our readers.
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Delta Electricity submits ‘relatively urgent’ Rule Change Proposal for December 2024 credit support deadline
A short note today (thanks to a tip by Thomas MacDonald) about a 'relatively urgent' rule change request by Delta Electricity that might help Vales Point operate into 2025.
AEMO forecasts ‘Minimum System Load’ (at MSL1 level) for VIC on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October 2024
On Monday afternoon 7th October 2024, the AEMO has issued Market Notices declaring risk of ‘Minimum System Load’ in the Victorian region for the upcoming weekend.
Mainland frequency trends lower for a few minutes on late Sunday afternoon 6th October 2024.
A short article looking at system frequency late afternoon Sunday 6th October 2024.
Drop in System Frequency (approx 15:45 NEM time) on Saturday 5th October 2024
Looking back at system frequency, we see a noticeable drop in system frequency around ~15:45 (NEM time) on Saturday 5th October 2024. (a) There's no large trip of a coal unit that coincides (b)...
Lowest point for ‘Market Demand’ in NSW drops lower, on Sunday 6th October 2024
A short article capturing a new lowest point for 'Market Demand' in NSW on Sunday 8th October 2024.
Forecast LOR2 for the QLD region on Tuesday 8th October 2024
Prompted by AEMO MN118628 here's a forward looking view of forecast tight supply-demand balance for QLD on Tuesday evening 8th October 2024.
Small frequency dip with Bayswater unit 3 tripping offline on Wednesday 2nd October 2024
A short article looking at a small drop in system frequency on Wednesday 2nd October 2024, perhaps related to Bayswater unit 3 tripping offline.
AGL’s successful completion of the first two-shifting trial for Bayswater unit 4 (on 7th September 2024)
An update on LinkedIn from Len McLachlan from AGL Energy about a recent trial of two-shifting at Bayswater unit 4 prompts a quick look.
On Friday 27th September 2024, VIC ‘Market Demand’ dropped as low as 1,878MW
Recapping what the lowest point was, for 'Market Demand, in Victoria on Friday 27th September 2024.
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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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