Battery Storage

Solar and battery storage to dramatically change the nature of the grid, reducing daytime grid demand to zero, pushing peaks into winter. Rooftop solar is expected to account for...

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Australian company buys 50% stake in “game-changing” graphene battery storage technology

Sophie Vorrath15 June 201615 June 2016

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ASX-listed LWP Technologies invests in graphene battery technology that could “change energy markets", way world commutes.

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CSIRO scientists say “salt bath” will boost lithium-ion battery performance, safety

Sophie Vorrath14 June 201614 June 2016

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Australian research team hails a potential game changer for lithium-ion battery performance – and for electric vehicles.

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NT govt offers $2,000 voucher for rooftop solar, battery storage

Sophie Vorrath10 June 201623 June 2016

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Northern Territory $20m Home Improvement Scheme offers up to $2,000 rebate on home improvements including purchase of rooftop solar and battery storage.

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GE buys into Sonnen as another energy major targets solar storage

Giles Parkinson7 June 201611 July 2016

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GE buys stake in German battery storage maker sonnen, attracted to storage market and concept of "shared solar", and following several oil majors into market.

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Victoria energy minister signals focus on battery storage

Sophie Vorrath12 May 201512 July 2016

Victorian energy minister Lily D'Ambrosio says government's renewables plan will focus on battery storage technologies, as Alcoa shuts Anglesea coal plant.

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