The Queensland energy market, explained.
Power stations play an essential role in generating the energy we need to run our homes and businesses – but like any machine, they require regular maintenance in order to keep running smoothly and efficiently.
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Adrian is the Optimisation Lead at Stanwell Power Station (SPS), a traditional thermal powered generation asset located 23 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton.
Are you an energy market expert? Do you know your AEMC from your AC/DC, or is the spot price your blind spot? Take our quiz to find out how well you know the Australian energy market, and prove how switched on you really are.
Earlier this month, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) made the unprecedented decision to suspend the spot market in all regions of the National Electricity Market. Here’s what that means – and why the suspension was lifted.
Every industry has its own jargon and acronyms, and the energy market is no exception. If you don’t know your ABCs from your AEMOs, here are the terms you need to know to be able to follow most discussions about the market.
As temperatures get lower, power bills tend to get higher. But saving money on your electricity bill this winter is a cold snap.
Wholesale electricity prices have risen sharply in Australia in recent months, driven by higher fuel costs, generator outages and increased demand heightened by unseasonable weather patterns. Here’s what is driving these increases in the market.
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, fueling our sun and all of the stars in the sky – and it also represents a major new export opportunity for Queensland and Australia. But how much do you actually know about hydrogen? Take our quiz to find out!
A single rooftop solar system could never hope to equal the output of a traditional power station – but what if you pooled thousands of rooftop solar systems and batteries together? That’s exactly what you can do with a virtual power plant, an emerging technology that could help shape the future of the energy system.
Knowledge is power – and a little knowledge about how you use your power can go a long way. As smart meters become increasingly common, here’s how you can use them to adjust your consumption and save money on your energy bill.
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Every industry has its own jargon and acronyms, and the energy market is no exception. If you don’t know your ABCs from your AEMOs, here are the terms you need to know to be able to follow most discussions about the market.
As temperatures get lower, power bills tend to get higher. But saving money on your electricity bill this winter is a cold snap.
Wholesale electricity prices have risen sharply in Australia in recent months, driven by higher fuel costs, generator outages and increased demand heightened by unseasonable weather patterns. Here’s what is driving these increases in the market.
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, fueling our sun and all of the stars in the sky – and it also represents a major new export opportunity for Queensland and Australia. But how much do you actually know about hydrogen? Take our quiz to find out!
A single rooftop solar system could never hope to equal the output of a traditional power station – but what if you pooled thousands of rooftop solar systems and batteries together? That’s exactly what you can do with a virtual power plant, an emerging technology that could help shape the future of the energy system.
Knowledge is power – and a little knowledge about how you use your power can go a long way. As smart meters become increasingly common, here’s how you can use them to adjust your consumption and save money on your energy bill.
Electric vehicles are helping to cut emissions from the transport sector – but could the planes of the future be powered by electricity, too?
They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing – but when it comes to electrical safety, ignorance is far deadlier. Do you know how to keep your family safe while using electrical appliances and equipment around your house? Take our quiz to find out!
As electric cars become increasingly commonplace, attention is turning to the other forms of transport that can be electrified – including trucks, trains and buses.
Electricity is part of all of our lives – but if it’s not used carefully, the effects can be fatal. Here’s what you and your family need to know about using electrical appliances and equipment safely around your home.
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National Energy Market quick facts
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of transmission lines and cables are incorporated by the NEM
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is the highest NEM demand record, set on Friday 31 January 2020
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of large-scare renewable energy is currently in operation in the NEM
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businesses and customers are connected to the NEM
