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23 October 2026

Renewables Boom Pushes Australia’s Gas Power to Quarter-Century Low

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Renewables Boom Pushes Australia’s Gas Power to Quarter-Century Low

AEMO says grid batteries outpaced gas at Australia's evening peak for the first time as gas generation fell 34% to its lowest Q3 average since 2000.

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