09-02-2017 03:17 via theguardian.com

NSW power shortage warning after revelation SA blackouts forecast hours beforehand

Amid claims of system being gamed, Malcolm Turnbull renews attack on Weatherill government over renewable powerAn electricity shortage in South Australia on Wednesday, which led to blackouts affecting 40,000 people, was forecast more than six hours before it occurred, but the warnings failed to motivate gas generators in the state to meet the demand, leading to claims they are gaming the system.
The highest level of low supply warning is now active for NSW, with the Australian Energy Market Oper
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