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Australia's energy transition 'accelerating' as Q2 records tumble
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Australia's energy transition is accelerating, marked by record large-scale solar investments reaching 1.8GW in Q2, driven solely by solar projects with no wind approvals. The surge is supported by falling battery costs, strong uptake under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, and growing carbon credit market activity, while mid-scale renewable adoption lags behind.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it between 31 Aug 2026 and 1 Sep 2026.
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Australia's solar installers and energy storage providers face a clear growth surge this quarter that opens new sales opportunities but leaves mid-scale projects underserved. You can gain advantage now by targeting the business and community markets missing from the current boom.
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2 sources · first reported 31 Aug 2026 · latest 1 Sep 2026
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