Battery storage systems have effectively reduced fossil fuel usage on Australia's largest power grid by shifting solar energy from midday to evening peak times.
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Battery storage systems have effectively reduced fossil fuel usage on Australia's largest power grid by shifting solar energy from midday to evening peak times.
Parent: Renewable EnergyEntity: Battery storage systemsSub-entity: Solar energy managementImpact: positiveDate: Apr 30, 2026Target: Battery storage systems' effectiveness in reducing fossil fuel usage
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Excellent news: gas use on Australia's biggest power grid hit a 25 year low in Q1 2026, largely thanks to batteries shifting solar from the middle of the day to the crucial evening peak.
Real world emissions cuts. Actual good news. You are allowed to enjoy it.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/renewables-batteries-drive-down-fossil-fuel-use-/106622772
105 boosts · 1 favs · 5 replies · Apr 30, 2026
Excellent news: gas use on Australia's biggest power grid hit a 25 year low in Q1 2026, largely thanks to batteries shifting solar from the middle of the day to the crucial evening peak.
Real world emissions cuts. Actual good news. You are allowed to enjoy it.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
7 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 30, 2026