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
Victorian Labor Launches State Electricity Commission: A Renewables-Focused Reboot
In a significant move that marks a turning point in Victoria’s energy landscape, the Victorian Labor government has officially launched the State Electricity Commission (SEC), …
Australia sets new solar and wind energy generation record in October
Warm and windy temperatures in October delivered a new large-scale solar and wind energy generation record of 4,271GWh, which coincided with spot and futures pricing …
October 2023 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary Very low demand and oversupply of renewables throughout the month of October led to very soft spot pricing, which in turn put negative …
Spring Renewables: Lower Prices, Higher Capacity
Spring brings about a notable change in the energy landscape as demand for electricity decreases and solar power production surges, with the oversupply resulting in …
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 …
Price Cannibalisation: When Oversupply Drives Down Electricity Prices
As rooftop solar, commercial solar, wind and batteries take a more prominent role in electricity markets, price cannibalisation is becoming more frequent. This has radically …
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 …
Rebidding contributed to six instances of prices in excess of $5,000/MWh in May and June
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) said that rebidding by electricity generators contributed to six events where pricing breached $5,000 per MWh, but said this was …
