In the 2025/26 financial year, AEMO reported a record level of new solar, wind, and battery projects entering the National Electricity Market, totaling 9.1 GW / 12.9 GWh of new generation and storage capacity across 34 projects reaching full output, more than double the previous year. Battery projects, including hybrid solar-plus-battery projects, dominated the connections pipeline. Despite challenges in the delivery pipeline causing delays, AEMO highlighted strong performance in supporting Australia's energy transition.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/20/solar-wind-and-battery-projects-surge-to-record-high/