Energy Storage News
1 April 2026
‘We learned more in the past six months than the past six years’: Australian battery storage lenders navigate merchant risk
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Australian BESS face new financing reality as spreads halve to AU$100/MWh and lenders demand 50-70% contracting amid 15GW deployment surge.
Key Takeaways
- • ‘We learned more in the past six months than the past six years’: Australian battery storage lenders navigate merchant risk.