AEMO pre-dispatch price forecasts across all six Australian energy regions, updated every 5 minutes from the latest dispatch run.
AEMO publishes pre-dispatch price forecasts as part of the National Electricity Market dispatch process. These forecasts project wholesale electricity prices for upcoming dispatch intervals based on submitted generator bids, forecast demand, network constraints, and interconnector limits.
In the NEM (NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, TAS), pre-dispatch forecasts cover 5-minute dispatch intervals for the next several hours. In the WEM (Western Australia), forecasts are published for 30-minute trading intervals. Forecasts are recalculated with each dispatch run, meaning they update every 5 minutes with the latest market conditions.
Pre-dispatch forecasts are essential for energy managers planning load-shifting strategies, trading desks positioning ahead of price moves, and renewable operators anticipating curtailment risk. Each region page shows the latest forecast curve alongside current weather conditions that influence price outcomes. Compare forecasts against current spot prices or track the environmental impact with real-time carbon intensity.