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Australia’s electricity emissions fall 5% as renewables, battery use expands

Published 01:08 on April 30, 2026 / Last updated at 01:08 on April 30, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Emissions in Australia’s largest electricity grid fell to a new quarterly low thanks to increasing penetration of renewables battery storage, according a report by the operator Thursday.
Emissions in Australia’s largest electricity grid fell to a new quarterly low thanks to increasing penetration of renewables battery storage, according a report by the operator Thursday.


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