Victorian ‘Market Demand’ above 9,000MW on Thursday 22nd February 2024 … for the first time since 31st January 2020
Victorian 'Market Demand' today (9,260MW at 15:40) is the highest we've seen since 31st January 2020 ... just over 4 years ago.
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Bushfires also impact transmission capability in South Australia on Thu 22nd Feb 2024 (short-lived)
AEMO declares credible contingency possible with respect to transmission in South Australia, due to bushfires.
VIC Demand Running above Forecasts on 22nd February 2024
A brief chart to capture VIC demand climbing above expectations.
Afternoon spot price volatility on a hot day in VIC and TAS … and bushfire limitations
A hot afternoon in VIC and TAS, with bushfires in both states, is driving volatility on Thursday 22nd February 2024
Four reasons why rooftop solar will grow to dominate the electricity market
Tristan Edis of Green Energy Markets argues how system longevity, battery-coupling, distribution network capability, and increasing capacity will shore up rooftop PV's position in the market.
Evening volatility in South Australia on Wednesday 21st February 2024
A quick record of some evening volatility in South Australia on Wednesday evening 21st February 2024
A first (more detailed) look at Stockyard Hill Wind Farm on Tuesday 13th February 2024
This is a first 'deeper dive' into AEMO data (both 4-second SCADA data and in the EMMS via ez2view) to see what's visible able Stockyard Hill Wind Farm on Tuesday 13th February 2024.
System Strength considerations for NSW via Market Notices … a low point reached in 2023 Q4
AEMO points to the TransGrid document from Wed 14th Feb 2024 'NSW Synchronous Generation - interim advice for System Normal requirement'.
A burst of spot price volatility in QLD and NSW on Tuesday 20th February 2024
A short article using NEMwatch to record the start of spot price volatility in QLD and NSW at 17;55 on Tuesday 20th February 2024.
Victorian renewable generation on 13 February 2024: One picture and a thousand (sorry, many more) words
Guest author, Allan O'Neil, takes us several steps further in understanding the events in Victoria on Tuesday 13th February 2024 - especially with respect to VRE (wind and solar) production.
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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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