Australia’s dependence on gas generation during evening energy peak falls by almost 70%
Batteries met 49% of the grid’s dispatchable power needs during the evening in August 2026, up from 0.4% in 2020. Photograph: Juan Algar/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenBatteries met 49% of the grid’s dispatchable power needs during the evening in August 2026, up from 0.4% in 2020. Here’s how Read more“Overall, this is super good news.
- ▪Batteries met 49% of the grid’s dispatchable power needs during the evening in August 2026, up from 0.4% in 2020.
- ▪Photograph: Juan Algar/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenBatteries met 49% of the grid’s dispatchable power needs during the evening in August 2026, up from 0.4% in 2020.
- ▪Here’s how Read more“Overall, this is super good news.
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Batteries met 49% of the grid’s dispatchable power needs during the evening in August 2026, up from 0.4% in 2020. Photograph: Juan Algar/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenBatteries met 49% of the grid’s dispatchable power needs during the evening in August 2026, up from 0.4% in 2020. Photograph: Juan Algar/Getty ImagesEnergyAustralia’s dependence on gas generation during evening energy peak falls by almost 70%Batteries now meet almost half of the grid’s dispatchable power needs during hours of highest demand Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Petra StockMon 14 Sep 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 14 Sep 2026 11.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAustralia’s dependence on gas for power during the evening, when the grid is under the most pressure, has…
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