Watt scarcity?
Guest author Allan O'Neil examines some recent episodes of price volatility (particularly 30th July to 5th August 2024) and whether they were driven by a shortage of supply, or other factors.
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Queensland ‘Market Demand’ drops below 3,000MW (for the first time in over 20 years), on Sunday 18th August 2024
Sunday 18th August 2024 sees Queensland reach a new 'lowest' point for 'Market Demand' ... not quite 8 months after it saw a 'highest ever' point for 'Market Demand'. Stretched at both ends, and...
Wobbles in recent days, at Loy Yang A
A brief follow on article about Loy Yang A station, following the A4 unit trip yesterday, and unsuccessful return to service today.
AEMO commences publishing actual intermittent generators (SCADA) availability data to the EMMS Data Model
The AEMO began publishing actual intermittent generators (SCADA) availability data: (a) to the EMMS Data Model in the Production environment from August 13th 2024 and (b) to NEMWeb from August 14th 2024.
System frequency drop with trip at Loy Yang A4 on Wednesday 14th August 2024
A short record of a coal unit trip around the time of a system frequency drop. on Wednesday 14th August 2024.
Wet weather in QLD brings reduced solar output during August 12 and 13, 2024
The wet weather in Queensland has impacted solar energy production.
GenInsights Quarterly Updates for 2024 Q1 belatedly released, on Mon 12th August 2024
A belated article about the belated release (on Monday 12th August 2024) of GenInsights Quarterly Updates for 2024 Q1.
Spot price volatility (in SA only?) on Tuesday evening 6th August 2024
A quick article about evening volatility (in South Australia only?) on Tuesday 6th August 2024
A look at storage levels at the Iona underground storage facility, August 2024
The role of gas for firming electricity supply, alongside general consumption, means gas storage levels at Iona continue to be critical in the helping to meet our current and future energy needs.
Evening burst of volatility across the NEM on Monday 5th August 2024
A slightly longer summary (compared to this morning's) of some evening volatility (across the NEM) on Monday evening 5th August 2024.
Guest Authored Posts
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.
Why network outages matter for generator and storage revenue, risk and investment decisions
Nadali Mahmoudi from EPEC Group presents a short case study to show why network-outage modelling is essential for understanding revenue opportunities, curtailment risk and long-term investment decisions.
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