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Queensland weather pushes power grid to the limit as BOM warns of ongoing heatwave

Queensland is predicted to reach a new record for electricity demand this evening as the state’s heatwave intensifies.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has forecast peak demand to be up to 10,500 megawatts from about 5:30pm today.

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