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New buyback scheme needed to save WA from blackouts as love for solar burns strong – WAtoday
Energy Minister Bill Johnston said a record low of 1053 megawatts passed through the state’s grid on the weekend.
Western Australias electricity grid recorded the lowest energy use ever on the weekend, beating the previous record by about 70 megawatts and prompting blackout concerns.
Speaking to Radio 6PRs Gareth Parker on Monday, Energy Minister Bill Johnston said a record low of 1053 megawatts passed through the states grid on the weekend. According to the Australian Energy Market Operator, summer peak demand hits about 4000 megawatts while average demand hovers around 2000 megawatts.
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