AGL says no private investor would invest in new coal plant, but says battery storage is coming and will be a major game changer as costs fall – which is not far away.
Australian researchers who unboiled an egg are turning their focus to making a more efficient alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
2017 has been a year of records for Australian solar power, and the year’s not even finished yet. Here are 10 of the highlights so far…
Flinders Island’s Hybrid Energy Hub is already taking the previously diesel powered Tasmanian island to levels of 80% renewables, and should manage to supply 100 per cent of demand before the year is out.
Tasmania itself doesn’t need more centralised energy storage. Tasmania’s problem is lack of renewable generation.
First phase of 1GW+ solar and battery storage hub in Gympie approved for development by local council.
ASX-listed Redflow announced last month that it has started installing battery production equipment at its new factory in Thailand, putting it on track to commence initial operation by the end of this year.
Chinese battery and EV giant is ramping up its presence in Australia’s home energy storage market with its modular B-Box battery offering.
RepuTex says extending life of ageing Liddell coal generator would result in higher costs than new large scale solar project with battery storage.
It’s been a bit of a free-for-all up till now, but the regulatory regime seems to be developing in a way that should benefit consumers and renewables in the long run.
Storage capacity could triple by 2030 if current renewable energy capacity doubles, with battery prices potentially driven down by 66% from current levels.
