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NEM MINIMUM SYSTEM LOAD #144940

Actual Minimum System Load MSL1 condition in the SA Region on 29/08/2026

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AEMO ELECTRICITY MARKET NOTICE
Actual Minimum System Load MSL1 condition in the SA Region on 29/08/2026

AEMO has detected that there is an elevated risk of insufficient demand to maintain a secure operating state in the SA on 29/08/2026.

The advisory MSL thresholds are:
- MSL1: 172 MW 
- MSL2: -103 MW 
- MSL3: -318 MW 

The demand is below the MSL1  threshold. 

Demand refers to Operational Demand that excludes contribution from Significant Non-Scheduled Generation: see definitions at https://aemo.com.au/energy-systems/electricity/national-electricity-market-nem/data-nem/operational-demand-data .

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