NSW1 · NEM — 5-min dispatch intervals
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New South Wales is the largest region in the National Electricity Market (NEM) by demand, with peak loads regularly exceeding 7,000 MW during summer heatwaves. The state's generation fleet is dominated by black coal-fired power stations including Eraring, Bayswater, Vales Point, and Mt Piper, which collectively supply the bulk of baseload electricity to the NSW grid.
NSW is experiencing a significant transition as ageing coal assets approach retirement and utility-scale solar and wind farms are commissioned across the state. Rooftop solar adoption continues to grow rapidly, reshaping the daytime demand profile. The region is interconnected with Victoria to the south and Queensland to the north, and these interconnector flows play a critical role in managing supply during periods of high demand or generator outages.
The NSW spot price is set every five minutes by AEMO through the NEM dispatch process, with prices influenced by coal plant availability, interconnector constraints, and the increasing penetration of variable renewable generation.