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the cost of generation remains the same, the same number of watts are being generated if not more, the only reason to put the price up is profit
@Seagoon_ yes, but usually there's someone willing and able to supply the power at a lower than silly price except at times when there is stonkingly excessive demand. It looks like something went awry in SA, but not sure what. Sure the right wing pundits will assume something about batteries failing...