Chart of the day

Chart of the day

Gas is being squeezed by renewables – every 30 minutes
Two new charts reveal distinct dynamics in Australia’s main grids, highlighting the diminishing role of gas even in short-term operations.
Peter Newman and Ray Wills

Feb 2, 2026

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Battery

Big batteries and EVs to the rescue again as faults with new nuclear plant cause chaos on Nordic grids
Europe’s newest and most powerful nuclear reactor – delivered more than a decade late and nearly four times over budget – is proving a headache for grid operators now it’s finally up and running.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 19, 2024

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Renewables

Big solar records round out the year for NSW and Queensland
Latest Rystad Energy data reveals new big solar output records for December. Meanwhile, the wind blew strongest in the West.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 11, 2024

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Multimedia

Rooftop solar PV gorilla roars again, meets all demand in one state in holiday peak
As 2023 wrapped up, some new records were achieved in Australia’s energy transition, particularly in Victoria and South Australia, where rooftop PV met all state demand at one stage.
Geoff Eldridge

Jan 1, 2024

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