This figure shows the quarterly number of trading intervals where the 30-minute price for electricity has exceeded $5,000/MWh for the past five years. The data table contains more data points since 2001/02. Under the Electricity Rules, the AER is required to publish a report whenever the 30-minute price exceeds $5,000/MWh.
Sector
Electricity
Segment
Wholesale
Categories
Electricity spot prices
Source
AER; AEMO
AER reference
11048184