Batteries now key fixture of Australia’s decarbonisation roadmap

Australia's Decarbonisation Roadmap

Millions of Australian households with rooftop solar are rapidly adding batteries to maximise their generation and reduce power bills.

This trend is driven by the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with 1,000 batteries installed daily, totaling 72,000 since July.

Energy democracy in action, with batteries becoming a key fixture of Australia’s decarbonisation roadmap.

The Smart Energy Council has been a key advocate for the program, working closely with the government to ensure its safe and effective implementation.

The result is equivalent to a grid-scale battery coming online every 8-9 days, such as the 150 MW/193.5 MWh Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia.

Author's summary: Australia adopts batteries for decarbonisation.

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pv magazine Australia pv magazine Australia — 2025-10-15

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