AEMC published a final rule for large data centres. The determination, titled Improving the NEM Access Standards – Package 2, establishes a stronger framework to address the anticipated impacts of these facilities on the national electricity grid. The AEMC stated that electricity consumers will benefit from the new rules. The energy market bodies also released a coordinated infographic outlining data centre reforms.
The NEM average spot price was $109.20/MWh, above the seven-day average of $92.80/MWh and higher than the $50.00/MWh recorded on the same weekday last week. South Australia recorded 12.8 hours of negative prices, reaching a minimum of -$148.40/MWh at 12:25, and a maximum of $262.00/MWh at 01:05. New South Wales recorded the highest regional average at $138.10/MWh and the demand peak of 9,172 MW at 17:05. Renewables supplied 42.7 per cent of energy, with an instantaneous peak of 64.8 per cent at 12:30. Batteries discharged 17,511 MWh across the trading day.
AEMO updated a forecast Lack Of Reserve Level 1 in Tasmania for 20 November. The notice stated that protected industrial action by Australian Services Union members in support of fair wages and conditions may cause intermittent disruption. AEMO also issued 12 notices for prices subject to review between 12:05 and 14:00.
University of New South Wales researchers developed a three-minute lithium-ion battery health test. The prototype uses electrical pulses and statistical models to evaluate the cells. The researchers stated the technology has a potential role in sorting retired batteries.
Natural gas fell 3.3 per cent to US$3.23/mmbtu.