Tesla big battery bags another big dividend from energy market services, but storage projects still struggling to make money on time shifting and arbitrage.
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Yurika! Queensland to install Tesla big battery in Townsville
Queensland government-owned Yurika to manage a Tesla big battery in Townsville to allow more solar, defer network spending, and add to virtual power plant capacity.
Tesla activates Tesla Powerwall “storm watch” in Queensland – first time outside US
Tesla activated its “storm watch” mode for household batteries ahead of last week’s cyclone in north Queensland – the first time it has done so outside the US.
Deep dive into first year of Tesla big battery at Hornsdale
Gluttony and stupidity. The response from government and incumbents to the role of Tesla big battery has verged on distortion and stupidity. Here are a few facts, and graphs, to correct the record.
Tesla big battery turns one, celebrates $50 million in grid savings
Tesla big battery celebrates first birthday, delivering some $24 million in earnings, some $50 million in grid savings, and new confidence in a renewables future.
Tesla teams up with Energy Locals for S.A. virtual power plant
Energy Locals partners with Tesla for virtual power plant, lifting hopes that original 250MW plan can be achieved. But local solar manufacturer Tindo left out, and not happy.
Tesla unveils its Gateway upgrade for Powerwall 2 battery
Tesla unveils its latest version of the Gateway hardware that supports its Powerwall 2 battery storage unit – and one of reasons behind recent hike in household battery costs.
Tesla names Australian Robyn Denholm as new chair – and “Elon Musk overseer”
Tesla appoints Tesltra CFO as new chair, where her key roles will be leading the company to profitability – and reining in the force that is Elon Musk.
Why battery storage in Australia is unable to back up wind and solar
Tesla and Genex push for rule changes that would allow battery and pumped hydro storage to be properly paired with wind and solar farms.
Tesla grid battery to be tested in WA’s top solar postcode
WA government-owned network operator Western Power and retailer Synergy will connect a 105kW/420kWh Tesla battery to the grid in Meadow Springs, a suburb of Mandurah.







