Battery

Storage

Infigen says first big battery ready soon, looking at more “firming” technology
Infigen says it is considering a range of solutions above and beyond the Lake Bonney battery to keep up with demand for firmed renewable power in the C&I market.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 22, 2019

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Storage

Tesla big battery pulled in $29 million in revenue in 2018
Tesla big battery at Hornsdale earned $29 million in revenue in 2018, which owner Neoen says was more than they expected – thanks to its better than expected performance.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 21, 2019

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Solar

SA Water on path to “net zero” power bills, with 154MW solar rollout
SA Power Networks subsidiary Enerven awarded contract to deliver SA Water’s 154MW solar and 34MWh storage roll-out.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 21, 2019

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Origin sees renewables doubling in three years, eyes multiple big battery options
Origin looking at new grid batteries, seeks to contract 500MW wind at low $50/MWh, and predicts Australia renewables capacity to double in next three years.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 21, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

100% renewables can be reached quickly, but it needs a plan
Group of 45 researches and energy experts say quick transition to renewables is essential to slash emissions, but it needs a detailed plan, and rule changes.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2019

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Shell snaps up battery maker Sonnen as it seeks to challenge Tesla and LG Chem
Shell snaps up battery maker Sonnen in challenge to Tesla Powerwall and LG Chem, while BP sees renewables becoming dominance source of global power supply by 2030.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 18, 2019

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Tesla big battery earns another $4m from FCAS in fourth quarter
Tesla big battery bags another big dividend from energy market services, but storage projects still struggling to make money on time shifting and arbitrage.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 15, 2019

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Battery powered homes and battery powered cars: The fossil fuel era is fading
NSW hinterland luxury rental home with 10kW solar, two Tesla Powerwall batteries, and a Model X EV, seeks to demonstrate Tesla’s vision of the new energy and transport future. So how does it shape up?
Giles Parkinson

Feb 15, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Wireless charging tech means you may never need to plug in your EV again
UK will be first right-hand drive market to get Model 3 configurator, which means that Australia will not be far behind.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 15, 2019

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AGL proposes mega battery next to Cooper’s Gap wind farm in Queensland
AGL, the biggest coal generator in the country, has put in a proposal for a mega-battery into the Coalition’s tender for 24/7 dispatchable power.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 15, 2019

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Solar

Shell plans 120MW solar farm, says Sonnen has sold 3,000 units in Australia
Australian arm of global oil major firms plans to build 120MW solar farm in Queensland, and says its partly owned Sonnen has sold 3,000 battery units in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 13, 2019

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Renewables

EnergyAustralia to buy solar and batteries for charities, funded by RET shortfall
EnergyAustralia won’t meet its renewable energy target quota this year, but will use the funds from the sale of certificates to install solar and batteries in charities.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 12, 2019

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