NEM Scheduled Demand tops 33,000MW and prices spike in the south on Tuesday 22nd January
Some snapshots from NEMwatch recording a day where NEM-wide demand breached 33,000MW and prices spiked above $1000/MWh in VIC and SA
high NEM-wide demand
Hot weather forecast to drive demand past 31,000MW next Tuesday 15th January
With high temperatures forecast to return to the NEM next week, we take a quick look at the AEMO’s demand forecast.
Renewable energy – did it just laze about over summer?
A review of the high demand periods over summer 2017/18 highlights the important contribution renewable generation is making to meeting peak demand and addressing the reliability of the power system.
Hot weather sees NSW demand at 13,000MW and NEM-wide demand above 31,000MW
A quick review of a day when NSW demand was forecast to be high
Coincident warm demand forecast for VIC and NSW tomorrow late afternoon (Monday 18th December)
AEMO forecasts NEM-wide demand to exceed 32,000MW tomorrow (Monday 18th December), which is far higher than seen in December 2016, and one reason for the LOR1 low reserve notices.
[UPDATED] NEM-wide demand screams past 34,000MW today
NEM-wide demand roared to life today, for the first time this summer, with hot weather pretty much everywhere.
NEM-wide demand climbs above 30,000MW today
Demand begins to wake from holiday slumber with temperatures up across the mainland.
Recapping where NEM-wide demand travelled over summer 2013-14
Recapping where demand trended over summer 2013-14 and (importantly for our competition entrants) what the peak demand was seen to be, NEM-wide
Third consecutive day of extreme demand in Victoria and South Australia with the heatwave
For the third day in a row, high temperatures drive demand higher – inching closer to a new all-time record for Victoria.
On Tuesday the NEM-wide demand did reach 31,891MW – and in Victoria 10,072MW
A snapshot of the highest demand point experienced in Victoria (and across the NEM) today
Recapping NEM-wide demand for summer 2012-13
A view of how NEM-wide demand trended over summer, with respect to our Best Demand Forecaster in the NEM competition.
NEM-wide demand races past 31,500MW today
A record of the highest NEM-wide demand so far during summer 2012-13. A useful reference, for all of those who entered our “Best Demand Forecaster in the NEM” competition this time, and for those who sat on the sidelines.
NEM-Wide demand peaked above 31,000MW on Friday
A record of a hot day that drove NEM-Wide demand to the highest level it has achieved (thus far) this summer. See this in context of historical maximum levels.
Analysis of demand over summer 2010-11
Some analysis of how NEM-wide demand trended through summer 2010-11, and what this meant on a regional level.
NEM-wide demand higher still, as NSW regional demand eclipses record
An illustration of the high demand and volatility on Tuesday 1st February.
High temperatures drive NEM-wide demand to 34,400MW
Some snapshots of a day in which NEM-wide demand soared, driven by high temperatures across the middle of Australia.
Concerns about Rising Costs in the Wholesale Spot Market
A listing of some drivers for higher (and, in some cases, lower) prices in the wholesale spot component of the NEM.
Background to Winter 2010 in the NEM
Inspired by the price spike experienced this evening, I have spent a little time to put together the background to winters in the NEM.
This will be useful in understanding the context of any other events that occur this winter, and are analysed on WattClarity.
Hot weather moves north-eastwards, driving demand in NSW
A snapshot of a higher demand day in NSW, driven by higher temperatures as they move eastwards
Heatwave ramps up in southern Australia, dragging prices higher
Some notes about the heatwave in SA and VIC, and what it means for the NEM