Queensland power blackouts averted as AEMO directs generators to protect network

 After warning Queenslanders of possible blackouts, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has said it was using its powers to direct electricity generators to avoid shortfalls.

The AEMO had issued a "lack of reserve" forecast for Monday afternoon and evening, meaning forecast demand was likely to outstrip supply in Queensland.

But in a statement issued at 5:20pm, it said it had invoked its powers under the National Electricity Rules (NER) and efforts had "provided sufficient generation to cover the lack of reserve 3 shortfall".

AEMO said it would "continue to monitor reserve conditions closely in Queensland, and more broadly across the NEM (National Energy Market), providing further updates should conditions change".

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-13/qld-power-electricity-blackouts-averted-aemo/101148474



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