Australia's Energy Transition to Net Zero

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Australia is undergoing a transition from aging coal-fired power plants to a renewable energy system supported by batteries, gas plants, and pumped hydro. This transition involves building new generation capacity, expanding transmission and distribution lines, and incorporating firming technologies to replace coal plants that are nearing the end of their useful life. The transition is considered the least-cost and lowest-impact pathway to net zero emissions by 2050, despite expected increases in electricity costs for at least a decade.