April, positioned in the shoulder season of autumn, typically sees lower electricity consumption due to milder weather conditions—and April 2025 followed this historical pattern. Operational demand (the electricity required from large-scale generators, excluding rooftop solar) was notably subdued during sunny midday periods, as rooftop solar significantly offset grid demand. Around the Easter and Anzac Day holiday period, net demand during several midday intervals dropped to very low levels, prompting some coal generators to reduce output or temporarily shut down.
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