Record demand in QLD

Recent extreme hot and humid weather across Queensland has resulted in a new record level of electricity demand across the grid.

Powerlink has reported that at 5pm on 22 January 2024, actual demand reached a new all-time high of 11,005MW.

The new record smashes the previous high of 10,070MW set on March 17, 2023. The new record is an increase of 935MW, or 9.3 per cent.

Powerlink Chief Executive, Paul Simshauser, said, “Powerlink’s network has performed well and has provided Queenslanders with reliable power while they beat the heat.

“All parts of the energy sector across the state have worked tirelessly through a day which promised to challenge the entire network.

“Keeping our network operating safely in extreme conditions is an outcome we plan for and are proud of,” Mr Simshauser said.