The closure of AGL Energy’s Liddell coal generator has been plotted since 2015, with the last remaining units scheduled to finally be taken out of …
Power Factor: Understanding its Importance in Energy Efficiency
Power factor is a measure of how efficiently electrical power is being used in a system. It is the ratio of the power that is …
New energy investments planned, Greens to challenge gas and coal projects, and more – What do they mean for us?
It was a busy March this year as we saw a few new updates across the National Energy Market (NEM) mainly meant to address energy …
March 2023 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary March 2023 saw wholesale electricity prices around the country rise sharply in response to various factors, including the new Safeguard Mechanism passed in …
Callide C3 and C4 power stations return-to-service pushed back later
Last year we reported that Queensland’s Callide C3 was expected to go back online by February 2023 while C4 was eyed to start up again …
February 2023 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary The Federal Government has upped the ante to put downward pressure on gas and electricity prices by proposing a curb on Queensland exports …
January 2023 Electricity Market Review
Wholesale electricity futures and spot prices registered a significant uptick mid January before stabilising at the end of the month. Prices are still almost double …
What’s the difference between electricity spot market and futures market rates?
Electricity spot prices reflect the current market cost determined by supply and demand, whereas electricity futures prices predict the cost of electricity at a future …
$100 billion investment is needed to decarbonise Australia’s energy grid
$100 billion must be invested in renewable energy infrastructure to meet 2050 net-zero targets and decarbonise Australia’s electricity grid Research by Deloitte Access Economics shows …
December 2022 Electricity Market Review
For our December 2022 electricity market review, we can report that wholesale electricity futures and spot prices have plummeted since gas and coal price capping …