On a number of occasions through summer 2012-13 we were called on by our clients (and others) to explain why prices were doing what they did in Queensland over that volatile summer. Our CEO, Paul McArdle spoke at the EUAA…
Tag: Making complexity understandable
Customer uses ez2view to understand unforeseen transmission constraints in SA and VIC
Following a period of market volatility in the SA and VIC regions of the National Electricity Market, one of our clients noted to us the following: “In recent days with volatility in SA and VIC driven by unforeseen constraints the…
Customer uses “Power Supply Schematic” Market Map to see a clear picture of the structure of the electricity supply industry
Following a significant period of development work, we released updates to our popular Market Map™ wall charts late in 2011. One of our happy customers let us know the following: “I have received the Power Supply Schematic and it now…
Helping to explain winter peak demand, and price volatility, to a wider audience
Cold weather during June 2008 saw electricity consumption soar in the Queensland region of the National Electricity Market – delivering some spot price volatility. Seeking some insights into what was happening in the market at the time, we fielded calls…
Providing insights into massive demand’s impact on prices
Nigel Wilson from The Australian sought insights to explain ‘overheating’ electricity prices during the later part of summer in 2008. Nigel begins his article by stating: “RECORD electricity demand in sweltering Victoria and South Australia yesterday pushed short-term prices close…
NEM-Watch used to explain peaking spot prices to a wider audience
Duncan Hughes from The Australian Financial Review has sought clarification using NEM-Watch to explain why the national electricity market was a “whisker short of a blackout” on a Tuesday night in June 2007. Using a snapshot of NEM-Watch, Mr Hughes…
Providing insights to help explain why smart electricity meters are being encouraged
In his article in February 2006, Nigel Wilson from The Australian has quoted our CEO, Paul McArdle in his article “Smart new meters to cut power” in February 2006. Mr Wilson sought insights from Paul in relation to news that…
Journalist refers to Global-Roam to provide an explanation for supply shortage
Rod Myer from The Age has sought insights from Global-Roam to help explain the fragility of Australia’s power supplies after electricity prices in New South Wales and Queensland spiked to nearly the limit – $10,000 per megawatt hour. In his…