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9 August 2026

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A NEM-wide frequency excursion triggered by a data glitch is under investigation, as spot prices collapsed by over 57% amid shifting generator bidding strategies.

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Interconnector metered flows (on Wednesday afternoon), and an initial sequence of events

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A data glitch on 5 August 2026 triggered a frequency excursion across the National Electricity Market, prompting an investigation into interconnector metered flows and the initial sequence of events. Analysts are currently mapping the technical failure's impact on regional power transfers to determine the cause of the instability.

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