Post #4370833
2026-08-04 09:07 UTC
This is another perfect example of why BESS is so so helpful. It's a fast instant response generation. It props the grid up while other things come online for sustained (like the Diesel/Oil ones).
There's also the gas fast start generation, one near me (Junction Road Power Plant) reaches peak generation from nothing inside 15 minutes (100MW). We should build more BESS instead tho.
Anyway, grids settled back down to a sane price. Would happen on one of the colder nights when the grid was already under a lot of load wouldn't it...
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@alex@fedi.smith.geek.nz 2026-08-04 09:08
Weeeeeee - yeah that's a spike and a half. It'll be interesting to see how this is reflected in the final pricing that'll come through in a couple of days. #AlexsPostsAboutPower