Big battery boom means fewer transmission lines will be needed (opens original article in a new tab)

The rise of household batteries in Australia is reducing the need for new transmission lines, as outlined in the latest electricity blueprint. Battery storage capacity is growing rapidly, with significant projections for the future, while renewable energy remains the most cost-effective solution for the grid.

• Australia's electricity grid is shifting due to the rise of household batteries, reducing the need for some transmission lines.
• Battery storage capacity is increasing rapidly, with 45GW projected by 2026, surpassing the 33GW needed by 2030.
• Renewable energy backed by batteries and gas is seen as the most cost-effective path for Australia's grid.