Windfarm operators taken to court over South Australian blackout
by Adam Morton from on (#4MRJG)
Australian Energy Regulator alleges operators failed to ensure continuity of supply
Australia's energy regulator has launched court action against four windfarm operators, alleging they failed to meet performance requirements during 2016's statewide South Australian blackout.
About 850,000 homes lost power on 28 September that year, when severe weather conditions led to significant damage to SA transmission lines, causing voltage disturbances. The event heightened a fractious national debate about energy policy.
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