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Marion Rae and Andrew Brown

SHOCKING: Renewables cheapest way to meet net zero grid - What They Never Told You

Additional gas-powered generation capacity must to be built by 2050 under the market operator plan. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Gas will help to keep the lights on for homes and businesses under the latest national road map for more renewable energy, as regulators steer clear of more costly nuclear power.

Wind and solar continue to be the most efficient and affordable way to power the nation as coal-fired power plants are phased out, according to the finalised system plan released on Wednesday by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

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