Podcast: “Firming the Future: Steel Towers, Storage Targets, and the 2026 Coal-Exit Recalibration”

Australia enters 2026 with a major reality check. From the completion of Project EnergyConnect's steel backbone to a massive 40 GW Capacity Investment Scheme boost, the focus has shifted to "firming" the grid. We explore AEMO’s new 2026 Integrated System Plan, the $2/kg hydrogen tax victory, and why the "duck curve" is making coal plants more fragile than ever.