Report Reveals Record-Breaking Year for Aussie Batteries

Batteries boom as report reveals challenging times for solar and wind investment

Renewable energy generated close to 43% of Australia's electricity in 2025 with the country’s rooftop and utility-scale solar installations accounting for more than 21% of that total.The Clean Energy Council’s (CEC) Clean Energy Australia 2026 report shows renewable energy generated 42.7% of Australia’s electricity last year, up from 38.9% in 2024, but also highlighted a slowdown of investment in new solar and wind. The CEc said Australia’s roof…

Australia becomes the ‘world's third-largest utility-scale battery storage market’

Australia has emerged as the world's third-largest utility-scale battery energy storage market, with 4.3GW of large-scale battery storage systems reaching financial close in 2025.

Report reveals record-breaking year for Aussie batteries

The Clean Energy Council has released its annual Clean Energy Australia 2026 report, which highlights a record-breaking year for renewables, particularly battery storage. Australia has become the third-largest utility-scale battery market in the world, with a 233% rise in large-scale battery capacity. Related article: Final DMO confirms electricity prices will fall in most regions Renewable energy generated 43% of Australia’s electricity, up fro…

Australia rockets to third-largest big battery market in world, as solar and wind hit "decade low"

New report details "breakthrough year" for big batteries in 2025, including a 67 per cent increase in investment levels from 2024. But "the number that demands attention is going in the wrong direction." The post Australia rockets to third-largest big battery market in world, as solar and wind hit “decade low” appeared first on Renew Economy.

2025 – 2026: 12 Record-Breaking Months That Have Reshaped Australia’s Future With Batteries

I’ve been writing about batteries for years, back when they were little more than a pipe dream for most homeowners. Not only are batteries now mainstream, but they’re now being adopted at a pace that rivals solar-only systems. The last 12 months have set Australia down a new track. Home electrification and self-production/consumption are rapidly altering the way we approach electricity in the home. As we near the new financial year, let’s look b…