# Australia’s reliance on gas generation during evening peak falls by almost 70%

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-14 15:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/15/australias-dependence-on-gas-generation-during-evening-energy-peak-falls-by-almost-70

> EnergyEdge says gas generation between 5pm and 8pm fell 67% in the year to August as utility-scale and household batteries expanded. Batteries supplied 49% of dispatchable power during the August 2026 evening peak, up from 0.4% in 2020, while gas’s share fell to 20.6%. Lower wholesale prices benefit households but may complicate investment in backup gas capacity.