The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has cautioned that the upcoming El Niño summer might lead to a surge in electricity demand, reaching a level …
El Niño could drive electricity demand up to extreme one in 10 year high – AEMO
Cheaper prices, more renewables and less coal – AEMO Q3 report
Reduced wholesale prices, reduced operational demand and declining coal versus ascendant renewables were the most salient points in The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Q3 …
Australia’s Energy Market: A Rollercoaster of Volatility and Price Hikes
Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) continues on an unpredictable journey, taking the title of the world’s most volatile energy market. Rystad Energy, a leading energy …
Coal, renewable energy transmission and emerging technology – Three challenges for the National Energy Market
Replacing retiring coal plants, investment in transmission infrastructure for renewable energy and growth of new electric technology were three key challenges identified by Australian 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 …
South Australia experiences the first instances of new $16,600 electricity spot market price cap
South Australia became the first state in the National Energy Market to experience the new electricity spot market price cap of $16,600/MWh. New South Wales …
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 …
Australia’s pace of investment in renewable energy is too slow
The slow pace of investment in renewable energy to replace retiring coal power plants poses challenges to achieving the country’s emissions targets and causing price …
What is Unaccounted for Energy (UFE)?
Unaccounted for Energy is the difference between electricity drawn into a distribution area and what marks up as consumption on end-user meters after technical losses …
