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 …
September 2023 Electricity Market Review
Concerns that Kogan Creek industrial action could push electricity prices up on the East Coast
Workers at CS Energy’s Kogan Creek commenced industrial action on Thursday 21 September, creating concerns over supply to the East Coast. The 16-year-old 750 MW …
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 …
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 …
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 …
