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Australia's gas generation hits 25-year low as batteries surge during summer
Australia's gas generation fell to its lowest level in 25 years during summer 2026 as renewable energy and batteries surged. Grid-scale batteries doubled capacity and shifted solar power to evening peak demand, reducing gas reliance by over a quarter. Renewables now comprise 46.5 percent of the national electricity market's supply, up from 42.5 percent year-over-year.
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