Wind owners hit with $1.2m in fines after 'black system event' that left state without power

Two operators admit breaches of system rules in cases brought after 2016 network meltdown that hit almost a million homes in South Australia

Elon Musk during his presenation at the Tesla Powerpack Launch Event at Hornsdale Wind Farm on September 29, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. The project was prompted by the blackout.
Elon Musk during his presenation at the Tesla Powerpack Launch Event at Hornsdale Wind Farm on September 29, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. The project was prompted by the blackout.Foto: Mark Brake/Getty Images
Published 2 July 2021, 09:09Updated 2 July 2021, 09:09
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