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Audit shows renewables driving down wholesale power prices in state where targets to be scrapped
New data shows wholesale electricity prices in one state fell by nearly 40% over the 2023-24 financial year, prompting calls for the new government to stick with the renewables plan.Wind and solar smash output records as grid demand hits new highs in midst of heatwave
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Audit shows renewables driving down wholesale power prices in state where targets to be scrapped
New data shows wholesale electricity prices in one state fell by nearly 40% over the 2023-24 financial year, prompting calls for the new government to stick with the renewables plan.
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