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Fusion42 · 27 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Australia connected a record 9.1GW of new renewable energy and storage capacity to the National Electricity Market (NEM) in FY26, more than doubling the previous year’s volume. The pipeline for new connections reached 75.4GW, supported by improved application review times, commissioning reforms, and government-backed procurement schemes, though timely investment remains key to maintaining reliability.
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Australia's renewables pipeline just opened wide with record grid connections and faster approvals. If you build battery storage or solar, now is the moment to engage the market and secure your place before the next bottlenecks emerge.
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