Renewable share records hit new high just below 80 per cent on Saturday, even after heavy curtailment, thanks to strong winds and coal units switching off in midday heat.
Potential to hit 113% if not curtailed… and potentially curtailed because not wanting a low wholesale price… Really need to get some storage sorted to just absorb the excess generation.
Potential to hit 113% if not curtailed… and potentially curtailed because not wanting a low wholesale price… Really need to get some storage sorted to just absorb the excess generation.
OpenNEM now shows curtailment, it’s pretty crazy how much is being thrown away
https://explore.openelectricity.org.au/energy/nem/?range=3d&interval=30m&view=discrete-time&group=Detailed&show=curtailment_wind%2Ccurtailment_solar_utility
South Australia!