Rising solar and wind generation eases wholesale power pressure in Australia

The Australian Energy Regulator found that increased renewable generation supported by battery storage reduced pressure on the wholesale electricity market in 2025.

First covered Aug 20, 2026 · 3:49 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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37d PV Tech Renewables growth eases pressure in Australia’s wholesale electricity market, AER finds — AER found that rising solar and wind generation, supported by BESS, eased pressure across Australia's wholesale electricity market in 2025.

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