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Major energy grid stabilisers ready for summer

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18 September 2026

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Australia

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Four major battery projects and a virtual power plant in New South Wales are complete, providing 1,075 MW of firming capacity to meet peak electricity demand for around 400,000 homes and supporting grid reliability as coal-fired power stations retire.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now lean on major battery projects and virtual power plants in NSW to secure stable power for your business or customers, especially during peak summer demand. These projects shift market opportunity towards energy storage and demand flexibility ahead of coal plant retirements.

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