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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
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Australian company markets long-life power supply, activated by water
Australian firm brings chemical free energy storage device to market - seeking to provide long term backup storage that only requires the addition of water.
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W.A. unveils plan to lead global lithium-ion battery boom
Western Australia government launches plan to unlock lithium-ion battery value chain, including vast reserves of lithium and other high value metals.
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Victoria’s first big battery charges up on state grid
Ballarat big battery, the first in Victoria, starts charging and discharging activity on the grid.
Victoria's first big battery officially opened, paving way for more renewables and grid services. Developers say costs are falling quickly.
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Qld breakthrough could make EV batteries cheaper, cleaner
A University of Queensland process for extracting and transforming metals needed for EV batteries could cut their carbon footprint – and manufacturing costs.
Tesla and Panasonic take top spot in latest BNEF ranking of tier 1 li-ion battery cell makers. But China's CATL getting most attention.
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South Australia urged to re-think household battery storage
Plans for sonnen manufacturing base in South Australia at stake as new state government urged to rethink support for household battery storage.
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Tesla says Energy Security Board needs to catch up with battery technology
Tesla says National Energy Guarantee needs to be much more ambitious, and Energy Security Board needs to catch up with technologies like battery storage.
CEFC commits $90m debt finance to Mirvac plan to build more than 300 family homes, each with built-in solar and battery storage.
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RMIT’s “cheaper, cleaner” proton battery has li-ion firmly in sights
Australian RMIT team make “crucial step” towards cheap, sustainable energy storage after demonstrating rechargeable “proton battery” prototype.
