Battery

Policy & Planning

NSW promises details of solar and storage interest-free loans program soon
NSW says details of its promised zero-interest loan scheme for solar and battery storage should be released soon, and will aim to unlock billions in investment.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 13, 2019

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Storage

Why networks think battery storage may be smarter choice than more poles and wires
Australia is poised for a transformation of its electricity system – but not in the ways you’ve heard before. In recent months, transmission companies around the world have been increasingly considering energy storage as the means to supplement a fundamental part of our electric power infrastructure: the poles and wires that carry high-voltage current from […]
Kiran Kumaraswamy

Jun 13, 2019

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AGL to boost battery offerings and expand virtual power plant after S.A. success
AGL to expand virtual power plant to other states, offering $1,000 payment to households installing a new battery, and an annual rebate to those with existing systems.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 12, 2019

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NSW Government

NSW quietly cancels 200MW virtual power plant, redirects funds to solar loans
NSW government confirms cancellation of planned 200MW virtual power plant to cover costs of interest-free loans for solar, promised in the state election.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 11, 2019

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Storage

Colonial backs solar and battery roll-out in major shopping centres
Colonial First State backs commercial solar plan to roll out up to 9MW of PV panels and 12MWh of battery storage across 15 major shopping centres.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 11, 2019

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Solar

Victoria’s biggest solar farm secures finance, may add huge battery
Kiamal solar gets finance from three banks and an equity boost from CEFC after starting construction, looks to nearly double size and add a huge battery.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 5, 2019

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Renewables

Hawaii craft brewer adds solar and Tesla battery to cut use of grid and gas
Hawaii craft brewer has a huge solar array, a suite of Tesla batteries, and uses biodiesel when needed. That means it barely needs the grid and is also replacing gas.
Warwick Forster

Jun 4, 2019

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Renewables

Residential batteries are five times more expensive than electric car batteries
Residential battery storage systems cost five times those for electric vehicles. Why is that?
David Leitch

Jun 3, 2019

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Solar

Tailem Bend solar farm officially opens, now for second stage and battery
Tailem Bend solar farm formally opened as developer eyes the next stage for project expansion and large-scale battery storage in South Australia
Michael Mazengarb

May 30, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Off the grid: AEMC paves way for stand alone systems to replace poles and wires
Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering huge savings for all.
Giles Parkinson

May 30, 2019

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Storage

Conoco to install big battery to cut emissions at Darwin LNG facility
ConocoPhillips says 4MW battery will enable it to shut down one gas generator, and it is looking at renewables to further reduce fuel costs and emissions.
Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Gupta seeks regulatory approval for 135MW battery near Port Augusta
Sanjeev Gupta’s energy offshoot seeks formal regulatory approval for 135MW/100MWh battery, as part of suite of initiatives to help power the Whyalla steelworks.
Giles Parkinson

May 28, 2019

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