ENERGY TRANSITION

Australia's battery rollout slows to two-year low

Despite the downtrend, milestone BESS projects continue to hit the market.

Australia's battery rollout slows to two-year low

Credits: ENB

Australia's seemingly unstoppable battery rollout has taken an unexpected slowdown in the first quarter of 2026, with only 70 MW of new battery energy storage capacity delivered to the National Electricity...

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