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Australia's Grid Hits Record Demand, Batteries Save the Day
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Australias power grid hit a record high in Q1 2026, with a peak demand of 25 gigawatts, driven by hot weather and booming datacenters. However, rooftop solar played a crucial role in balancing the grid. Datacenter demand surged in New South Wales and Victoria, pushing grid use up. Renewables supplied 46.5% of generation, with batteries tripling their daytime-to-evening energy shifts. Gas generation hit its lowest since 1999. Despite datacenter demand potentially tripling by 2030, Australias energy transition looks solid, keeping prices in check.
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