Heatwave conditions to lead to record demand for power

Heatwave conditions could see record demand for power today and tomorrow along the eastern seaboard.

Energy Minister Mick de Brenni said power companies are working to reduce demand, with big industrial users being asked to reduce their use during the peak expected this evening and tomorrow evening.

“While we are working with major electricity users to manage demand, households can also take simple steps to help like turning off devices that are on standby and other appliances where it is safe to do so during the evening peak," he said.

“Essential services such as hospitals, transport networks, ports, airports and other key infrastructure will stay online.

“It is possible that Queensland’s previous record demand of 10,044MW will be exceeded on either today or tomorrow.

“The heatwave coincides with unplanned outages at Queensland generators Callide C (offline following a 2021 incident) and Swanbank E.”

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