Battery

Other Good Stuff

Explainer: When can I charge my house from my EV?
The ability to use your car as a mobile energy storage and supply device is on our doorstep – or should we say, in our driveway.
Alison Potter

May 27, 2021

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Storage

Would a big battery have kept the lights on in Queensland?
The Coalition argued that the coal plant explosion at Callide is a justification for more coal. A big battery might just have prevented the blackouts.
Giles Parkinson

May 26, 2021

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Battery

Explainer: What is a big battery and what can it do?
Big batteries are a versatile, cost competitive and exciting new technology changing the landscape of Australia’s electricity grid. Here’s how.
Alison Potter

May 26, 2021

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Renewables

Surge in big battery investments masks collapse in new wind and solar
CEC says battery storage investment is surging, but Morrison government interference has helped push investment in wind and solar to a five year low.
Michael Mazengarb

May 26, 2021

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We need grid ready for 100 pct renewables now, not in a few decades: AEMO
Australian Energy Market Operator underlines need for rapid upgrade to national grid and market systems, warning Australia is hurtling towards 100% renewables.
Giles Parkinson

May 25, 2021

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Storage

RenewEconomy unveils Big Battery Storage Map of Australia
RenewEconomy has launched a Big Battery Storage Map of Australia, highlighting all the major battery storage projects in the country.
Giles Parkinson

May 25, 2021

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US battery surge unlocks record growth in wind and solar pipeline
A new study shows a steady pipeline of wind, solar and storage planned to connect to the US grid as Biden steps up ambitions.
Ketan Joshi

May 25, 2021

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Storage

Shell and Edify in landmark big battery storage deal in NSW
Shell and Edify in landmark deal to build a 100MW big battery in Riverina as part of new electricity supply agreement with NSW government.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

May 25, 2021

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Battery

Tesla cuts price of Powerwall home battery in Australia
Following two recent price hikes, Tesla has cut the Australian retail price of a Powerwall 2 home battery system.
Sophie Vorrath

May 24, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“It’s a disgrace:” Snowy Hydro to use government subsidy for market dominance
Taxpayer funded Kurri Kurri gas plant will help give Snowy Hydro dominance of the NSW, Victoria and South Australia markets. But will it protect it from battery storage?
David Leitch

May 24, 2021

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Hydrogen

Ampol to trial green hydrogen production and Tesla battery VPP at outlets
Ampol to trial green hydrogen production and solar and storage to cut emissions at its service centres, but not from the petrol it sells.
Michael Mazengarb

May 20, 2021

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Coalition gas plant “reckless,” battery storage is much cheaper, says CEC
Clean Energy Council slams federal government decision to go ahead with new gas-fired power station in New South Wales, noting battery storage is significantly cheaper.
Giles Parkinson

May 19, 2021

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