EnergyByte

An extensive monthly review on the Australian energy landscape through interactive and in-depth reports.

Aug-21 Energy Market News

Following a relatively quiet month in July, energy news during August has bounced back with plenty of air-play. Here is our take on the main news.

11 min read Sep 1, 2021

Market public

Biggest price shock in history

Carl Daley, Jay Ros

The Price Shock experienced by the wholesale electricity market over the May to July period in QLD and NSW has been the biggest shock to the spot market in history, and the forward price movements are rivalling the record setting year of 2007.

3 min read Aug 18, 2021

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Jul-21 Energy Market Report

Carl Daley, Jay Ros, Eric Chan

The largest electricity Price Shock has occurred to the market in Queensland and NSW, while carbon prices continue to surge in all related certificates and there have been no stopping gas prices.

23 min read Aug 17, 2021

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Jul-21 Energy Market News

EnergyByte

The COVID pandemic, associated lockdowns and vaccinations, along with the Tokyo Olympics have dominated the news during the month.

5 min read Aug 4, 2021

Market public

Victorian network charges revamped

EnergyByte, Carl Daley

Victorian network charges have undergone significant change and the new 5-year regulatory period has led to changes to network tariffs occurring on 1 July instead of 1 January each year, thereby aligning with the other States.

4 min read Jul 26, 2021

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Jun-21 Energy Market News

EnergyByte

This month has been another action-packed month in the energy market. Below are the key highlights for the month: Highlights…

11 min read Jul 14, 2021

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Jun-21 Energy Market Report

Carl Daley, Jay Ros, Eric Chan

Overview The run of spot electricity prices since mid-May has been the largest shock to the industry in QLD and…

26 min read Jul 13, 2021

Market public

Callide C Event Fallout

Carl Daley, Jay Ros, Eric Chan

Record spot prices put stresses on market players and pool exposed customers. It would not be surprising if a small retailer fails over the next few months, in a similar way as previous shocks.

5 min read Jun 16, 2021