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The broader context reveals complex challenges plaguing the ambitious plans for a renewable energy landscape. Many state governments and the federal labor party have heavily invested in wind and solar energy. However, the alarming truth is that the dominance of these intermittent energy sources has exposed a precarious gap in consistent energy supply. Without substantial advancements in large-scale battery storage solutions—deemed an impractical solution by many—Australia's shift away from fossil fuels may lead to energy shortages.