Researchers say zinc-ion chemistry promises large scale battery storage that is cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly than lithium-ion.
Researchers say new zinc-ion battery chemistry could be cheaper and safer
Battery
AEMO’s new reliability forecasts give lie to Taylor’s Coalkeeper campaign
AEMO says there is enough new renewables and other generation entering the grid to cover any supply shortfalls, although coal is becoming less reliable.
Redflow in running to deliver its first megawatt-hour battery in Australia
Brisbane-based zinc bromine flow battery maker named in request for tender for a job that could mark its first megawatt-hour scale job in Australia.
Sun Cable: World’s biggest solar and battery project is about to get a lot bigger
Sun Cable is to announce a significant expansion to what is already the world’s biggest solar and battery project, and will deliver first output to Darwin in 2026.
Genex writes down value of 50MW solar plant due to falling electricity prices
Jemalong solar farm suffers impairment as a result of accounting treatment, as Genex moves forward on its first big battery project.
Blackouts and soaring electricity bills drive US homeowners to solar
A combination of high-profile grid failures, power outages, and mounting electricity bills, has put a rocket under the US home solar and battery market.
“Backward step:” Industry warns VPPs could be killed by AEMO metering changes
Vast majority of big utilities, battery storage, inverter and software suppliers say AEMO’s proposed reforms could kill market for virtual power plants.
Kokam battery to act as “virtual synchronous generator” in Tahiti, edge out diesel
Cutting edge battery storage technology designed to provide crucial grid services traditionally delivered by fossil fuel plants will be showcased in Tahiti.
Hanging batts: 40 pole-mounted community batteries to boost grid reliability
Forty community batteries will be mounted on power poles as part of a $11 million trial in Victoria to store excess solar power and boost reliability.
Origin ready to “pull trigger” on big batteries after recording $2.3 billion loss
Origin Energy prepares pivot into big batteries and green hydrogen after $2.3 billion loss, another legacy company wrestling with the energy transition.
