Supply to lost load appears restored in Victoria … but Loy Yang A will take longer
A snapshot from NEMwatch at the 14:15 dispatch interval highlights 4 things on a challenging Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Storm from passing Moorabool at time of transmission line trip – on Tuesday 13th February 2024
Third short article about Tuesday 13th February 2024 that copies in a snapshot of the BOM Radar Loop for Melbourne approx 11 minutes after the trip of the Moorabool Sydenham No1 and No2 500...
Mainland System Frequency drops through the floor with ‘Significant Power System Event’ on Tue 13th Feb 2024
Second quick article about 13th February 2024 ... with mainland power system frequency dropping through the floor in this 'Significant power system event' in Victoria.
4 Loy Yang A units simultaneously trip, on Tuesday 13th February 2024
An unfolding story, on Tuesday afternoon 13th Feb 2024 - with all 4 x Loy Yang A units tripping.
NEM-wide ‘Market Demand’ above 31,000MW on Monday 12th February 2024
A quick record of some (somewhat) elevated NEM-wide 'Market Demand' on Monday evening 12th February 2024.
GSD 2023 Uncovers Features in FCAS Enablement and Bidding
The release of GSD2023 supports a deep dive into its 10-year FCAS history section. We inspect three units of differing technology and make use of the data extract to uncover trends in participation.
Batteries, coal revenues and demand response units: Insights from the GSD2023
David Leitch provides his top insights from reading his (pre-published) copy of our GSD2023 - due to be released later this week.
The matter of Callide C back in Federal Court (this time via AER)
Callide C3 is back in the news today, with Australian Energy Regulator taking legal action against Callide Power Trading in the Federal Court.
Engie announces early closure of two dispatchable South Australian power stations
It was an article in the AFR, on the 6th of February 2024, that drew our attention back to generator closures. Engie have announced the early closure of Snuggery and Port Lincoln Power Stations.
Brief details of low % VRE on Thu 19th Oct 2023 (Case Study Part 1)
A short note (with GenInsights Quarterly Updates for 2023 Q4) about the low % VRE seen NEMwide on Thursday 19th October 2023.
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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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