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Tesla and SolarCity: Do they fit together?
There are synergies between EVs and solar, so the basic concept of merging Tesla and SolarCity seems sound. The biggest risk is that somebody else might execute it better.
Peter OConnor

Aug 5, 2016

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UK’s National Grid sees major boost for solar, electric vehicles and batteries
The UK could adopt solar, electric vehicles and batteries much faster than expected just a year ago, according to the National Grid.
Simon Evans

Jul 7, 2016

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WA copper mine goes green as it powers with solar and storage
First big solar and storage plant fires up at WA copper mine, and other miners are keen to follow suit to reduce crippling cost of diesel.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 27, 2016

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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.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 15, 2016

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No batteries required: pumped hydro for solar energy storage
Need a complementary energy storage system that is well established globally, can handle massive capacity requirements and allow seasonal storage? How about pumped hydro.
Keith Williams

May 24, 2016

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One leap off the grid: Melbourne house installs 140kWh saltwater battery system
Battery storage doesn’t stack up yet for most households in Australia, but many are going ahead and installing it anyway. Like this Melbourne house…
Sophie Vorrath

May 13, 2016

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Lithium: Australia needs to recycle and lease to be part of the boom
Australia has an opportunity to capitalise on the increasing global demand for lithium batteries by developing recycling systems and creating models for leasing the resource.
Damien Giurco and Ben McLellan

Mar 22, 2016

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15 MWh of batteries deployed for frequency regulation in Korea
Kokam has supplied two large battery storage systems for frequency regulation to Korean utility KEPCO.
Jonathan Gifford

Mar 8, 2016

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Using old car batteries for power storage
VDE has released a comprehensive study on the “second life” of car batteries for grid-attached power storage. The potential is tremendous and affordable.
Craig Morris

Feb 19, 2016

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CleanTech Bites

Redflow says will compete with lithium, lead batteries on cost
Redflow says zinc bromine flow batteries will be cost-competitive with lithium-ion and lead acid rivals, with more cost reductions to come.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 16, 2016

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