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$Solar and wind remain “backbone” of least-cost future grid, as batteries squeeze gas to a fraction of the mix$

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Solar and wind remain “backbone” of least-cost future grid, as batteries squeeze gas to a fraction of the mix
Firmed solar and wind still lowest-cost pathway for Australia to reach net zero emissions, new report confirms, as batteries flip the script and limit gas to between 3-7 pct of generation in 2050.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 15, 2026

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