Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 14, 2026

Australia’s dependence on gas generation during evening energy peak falls by almost 70%

Gas generation during the busy early evening, between 5pm and 8pm, fell by 67% in the year to August, as large-scale batteries continued to come online and 500,000 home batteries were installed under the government's subsidy program, analysis by consultancy EnergyEdge found.

Australia’s dependence on gas generation during evening energy peak falls by almost 70%

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Gas generation during the busy early evening, between 5pm and 8pm, fell by 67% in the year to August, as large-scale batteries continued to come online and 500,000 home batteries were installed under the government's subsidy program, analysis by consultancy EnergyEdge found.

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Gas generation during the busy early evening, between 5pm and 8pm, fell by 67% in the year to August, as large-scale batteries continued to come online and 500,000 home batteries were installed under the government's subsidy program, analysis by consultancy EnergyEdge found.

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