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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
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
Australian research team hails a potential game changer for lithium-ion battery performance – and for electric vehicles.
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
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
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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Tesla’s Musk says Powerwall sold out for 12 months, demand “just nutty”
Tesla says demand for batter storage products "just nutty"; cites Australia and Germany as countries where household system will be economic.
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Elon Musk and Tesla plan world’s biggest battery factory
Tesla to announce biggest battery production plant - powered by renewables - as shares soar again. Company now worth one half of GM.