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East coast heatwave challenges power grid

Mark Ludlow

Australia's energy grid will face its first real test of the summer with a heatwave to reach its peak in Queensland on Wednesday.

With the Australian Energy Market Operator issuing a "lack of reserve" warning in NSW on Sunday afternoon, the hot conditions in eastern Australia have put additional pressure on the electricity grid.

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Mark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com

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