All electricity sales are traded through the National Energy Market (NEM). It is a wholesale market and prices fluctuate in response to supply and demand at any point in time.
podcast, Wholesale Electricity Market, consumers, national electricity market, energy explainedAEMO has teamed up with ARENA in a trial to provide emergency energy reserves for extreme peaks.
peak demand, ARENA, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, media release, news, partners, trialAs the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), providing energy security for all Australians is our key focus. But what exactly does that mean? Check out this two-minute video which explains what we do and outlines the challenges we’re facing as we work towards shaping Australia’s energy future.
videoIn the digital world we are increasingly aware of the importance of protecting ourselves and our businesses online, but what exactly does that involve?
cyber security, national electricity market, podcast, energy explainedAEMO and ARENA have joined forces to pilot a demand response program to manage extreme peaks in the summer of 2017/18.
ARENA, national electricity market, peak demand, media release, news, partners, trial, programWhen we’re experiencing those scorching days across Australia, sometimes it can feel even hotter than it actually is. That’s why the “feels like” climate calculation is significant.
weather, summer, solar, peak demand, electricity, energy explainedAEMO has met with a number of gas producers to share insights into gas producing and supply forecasting methodology.
gas, media release, newsWith consecutive days of high temperatures forecast throughout Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales this week, we break down how electricity reserve levels and notices work during heat events.
weather, summer, electricity, national electricity market, peak demand, consumers, energy explainedMany of us take it for granted that when we flick the switch, the light comes on, and when we turn up our gas oven jets we instantly have flames for cooking.
electricity, gas, distribution, infographic, energy explainedIn its inaugural Energy Supply Outlook, AEMO says there is a low risk of power shortfalls in the coming summer, but the system is still susceptible to extreme conditions.
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