Prices above $5000/MWh - 26 January 2006 (SA and VIC)

Sector: 
Segment: 
Category: 
$5000 report
Event date: 
26 January 2006
Release date: 
31 January 2006

Overview

The AER is required to publish a report whenever the spot price for electricity exceeds $5000/MWh. It also has an obligation to publish a report when the ancillary service price exceeds $5000/MW for a sustained period. These reports identify and describe the factors contributing to the high prices, including rebidding, network issues or changes to demand and generator availability.