Cold snap sets record winter demand for electricity in Victoria as NSW windfarms supply third of power
by Peter Hannam from Environment | The Guardian on (#6P84V)
New peak may be challenged as early as Tuesday evening as mid-winter bites in Melbourne
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The wintry blast sweeping across eastern Australia has set a record for electricity demand in Victoria and propelled wind generation in New South Wales to new highs, with energy authorities preparing for another power peak on Tuesday evening.
Victoria broke a 17-year record for maximum winter electricity demand, with the tally reaching 8,612 megawatts at 6pm on Monday, the Australian Energy Market Operator said.
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