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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.

EnergyClimatePoliticsApr 30, 2026score 1.842 posts · 75 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a significant reduction in gas usage on Australia's largest power grid in Q1 2026, attributed to the use of batteries to shift solar energy from midday to evening peak times, highlighting real-world emissions reductions.

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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
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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. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
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