Tesla big battery steps in after big Loy Yang coal unit trips, and arrests and reverses a dramatic fall in frequency – before the contracted coal unit had time to respond.
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Tesla big battery goes the full discharge – 100MW – for first time
Tesla big battery discharges at full capacity – 100MW – for first time as world’s largest lithium ion battery continues shake-down of capabilities.
Yes, the Tesla battery is massive, but it can do much more beside
Many are now watching to see what impact the battery has on the SA electricity market, and whether it could be a game-changer nationally.
Tesla big battery shows off its flexibility in final testing
Tesla battery goes through final testing with a rapid series of charging and discharging – never seen before on Australia’s ageing dumb grid.
Tesla big battery ramps up, AEMO seems happy so far
Tesla battery testing shows major charging and discharging – a novelty to the grid. Both AEMO and SA government sound pretty happy.
Tesla big battery – world’s biggest – charges up for first time
World’s biggest battery charges up for first time as testing begins ahead of its formal commissioning next week.
Musk says Tesla big battery now more than 80% complete
Elon Musk says Tesla big battery in South Australia now more than 80% complete, but even bigger storage installations likely to follow.
Explainer: The big 3 projects making South Australia capital of battery storage
The 100MW/100MWh battery storage project proposed for Whyalla is one of three big projects that will make South Australia the leader in battery storage, as well as wind and solar.
A coal-based grid in 2030 will make Australia un-competitive
Builder of world’s first wind, solar and battery storage project in Queensland says renewables will beat even existing coal within a few years, and relying on a coal and gas fired grid in 2030 will make the Australian economy uncompetitive.
Telstra unveils its big battery – it’s nearly 10 times bigger than Tesla’s
Never mind Tesla’s big battery in SA, Telstra has 1GWh of battery storage in its current fleet, and plans to put it to use on the energy market.










