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 …
Price Cannibalisation: When Oversupply Drives Down Electricity Prices
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 …
Concerns grow around Mount Piper generation capacity due to coal supply mine flooding
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Leading Edge Energy Advantage: Navigating Energy Procurement with Confidence
Are you a business owner seeking ways to optimise energy costs while embracing sustainability? Then you may be in the perfect position to benefit from …
