Energy Australia has warned that electricity generation may be disrupted at its 1,400 MW coal-fired Mount Piper power plant in New South Wales, adding to …
Concerns grow around Mount Piper generation capacity due to coal supply mine flooding
September 2023 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary The Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared that Australia is facing an El Niño summer, which could put stress on the National Energy …
El Niño summer could cause rolling blackouts in Victoria and South Australia – AEMO
The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned that Victoria and South Australia could face rolling blackouts as an El Niño Summer will bring hot and …
August 2023 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary Coal electricity generation was the focus of attention in the National Energy Market during the month of August as several announcements were made …
Eraring extension recommended and Loy Yang underwritten till 2035
The NSW government-commissioned review of the state’s electricity network has recommended an Eraring extension, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station, while the Victorian government has pledged …
July 2023 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary Weak electricity spot prices throughout July 2023 were triggered by several factors, including the New South Wales Coal cap, and weaker winter demands …
AEMO improves average processing time for renewable energy connections by 10 percent
The Australian Energy Market Operator has improved its average processing time for new renewable energy connections by 10 percent in the last financial year. AEMO …
Readiness for 100 per cent instantaneous renewables is key to renewable energy transition
The Australian Energy Market Operator has outlined four key action points to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to 100 % renewable energy, emphasising instantaneous …
4,200 MW of coal power could extend into the next decade as power supply concerns grow
4,200 MW of coal power could extend into the next decade as concerns grow that the state could spiral into an electricity supply and price …
June 2023 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary Record amounts of wind generation contributed to a solid electricity supply in June, leading to substantial price drops in the wholesale and spot …
