Batteries charge ahead as data centres fuel gas turbine costs: CSIRO
Australia's CSIRO reported that batteries are now cheaper than gas for peak power demand, largely due to rising gas turbine costs driven by US data centres. The agency's GenCost report indicates that the costs of batteries are falling while gas prices rise, reshaping Australia's energy landscape. Data centres are projected to consume up to 12 percent of electricity by 2028.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 18:40 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 18:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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