What caused South Australia's state-wide blackout?

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Following accusations a reliance on wind power was to blame, energy experts reflect on what may have really caused South Australia's blackouts this week

Power is gradually returning to South Australia after wild storms blew across the state last night, but some areas could be offline for days. The storm - associated with heavy rain, lightning, and severe...

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