Power companies accused of ‘unconscionable conduct’ as they withdraw from grid - Sydney Morning Herald

A massive amount of capacity has been withdrawn from the electricity grid in recent days, triggering compensation payments to power plants to get it back.

Power generators are exploiting the chaotic energy market by withdrawing power supply from the electricity grid, forcing the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to direct them to fire their plan… [+2093 chars]

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