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Victorians shift to electric appliances, driven by solar and cost savings, is causing a surge in energy demand, leading to undervoltage issues during peak hours. This is particularly problematic during cold days, affecting induction cooktops, electric vehicle chargers, and heaters. CitiPower, serving over 300,000 customers in Melbourne, is seeking additional funds to upgrade networks. Despite undervoltage concerns, experts maintain that the transition to electric appliances should continue, with smarter grids, batteries, solar, and targeted fixes to address the issue.

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