Battery

PV peakers: How solar and batteries are killing new gas projects in US
New analysis shows solar and storage projects are beating out gas projects with prices in the low $US30s/MWh, and are easily beating fossil fuels in Hawaii.
Michael Mazengarb

May 16, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Australian bus builder Volgren to produce its first all-electric vehicle
Volgren commences production of Australia’s first all-electric bus, anticipates major shift in public transport vehicles towards all-electric options.
Michael Mazengarb

May 15, 2019

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Tesla big battery lifts revenues 20% in first quarter, Neoen eyes more storage
Tesla big battery at Hornsdale lifts revenues by 20 per cent in first quarter, inspiring owners Neoen to search for more storage opportunities.
Giles Parkinson

May 15, 2019

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Gupta’s Cultana solar farm gets green light – overcomes objections from Adani
The 280MW Cultana solar farm has received planning approval, after objections were raised by its neighbour, Adani Renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

May 14, 2019

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Battery

Portable battery technology to debut at W.A. gold mine
Western Australia gold mine one of first sites in world to test out new, modular lithium-ion battery storage solution by EU-based Aggreko and subsidiary Younicos.
Sophie Vorrath

May 14, 2019

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Tesla

Tesla big battery delivered a $22 million profit in 2018
Tesla big battery delivered a $22 million profit for its owners in its first full year of operation.
Giles Parkinson

May 14, 2019

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Storage

Lithium Australia partners with Chinese firm to accelerate battery production
Australian lithium producer partners with major Chinese battery manufacturer to accelerate production and supply of batteries to Australia
Michael Mazengarb

May 9, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

How much rooftop solar do you need to charge your EV, too?
So you’ve got rooftop solar, and you’ve got an electric vehicle. But can you power both with the one PV system? And how many panels would it take?
Sophie Vorrath

May 9, 2019

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Storage

Tesla big battery at Lake Bonney wind farm faces connection delays
The latest big battery in Australia’s main grid was due to be commissioned this month, but now faces delays as connection issues are finalised.
Giles Parkinson

May 9, 2019

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Storage

Big batteries displace coal, and lower costs in frequency markets
New big batteries lower costs in frequency markets, and cash in on morning and evening peaks, while pumped hydro still struggles to make money in spot market.
Giles Parkinson

May 7, 2019

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Solar

Battery and storage hopeful Lyon Infrastructure puts unit into administration
Lyon puts unit into voluntary administration after dispute with US hedge fund manager Magnetar, but says it still working towards major solar and storage projects.
Giles Parkinson

May 6, 2019

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Storage

Big batteries help Tesla lift storage revenue near 10-fold in Australia
Tesla says revenue from battery storage in Australia jumps nearly 10 fold in 2018 – thanks to its big batteries – but revenue from electric car sales fell.
Giles Parkinson

May 6, 2019

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