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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects are edging closer to taking over from coal and gas for Australia's energy needs. (Dan Himbrechts / Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Industrial and household battery purchases have more than tripled, while renewable energy projects are generating almost half of Australia's electricity, taking over from coal and gas.

Despite their success, investments in renewable energy projects have plummeted over the past year, with on-shore wind farms hit the hardest, a study has found.

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