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Storage

Do eight-hour big batteries stack up? One developer says it’s tough enough to fund projects half the size
Developer of the biggest battery yet in South Australia says the company has struggled to make projects with four-hours of storage “commercially viable,” let alone eight.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 28, 2025

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Commentary

Poles and wires: If networks want to own batteries and control EVs, a little public disclosure would help
The owners of our poles and wires are keen to own batteries and control EVs. If they agree to more disclosure, they might generate more trust.
David Leitch

Mar 24, 2025

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Renewables

Retail electricity upstart Energy Locals to get new owner after Quinbrook sale
Australian-owned electricity retailing upstart Energy Locals is set to change hands, after Quinbrook agrees to sell the company.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 4, 2024

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Storage

Giant Brisbane battery trebles in size after Origin extends deal for life beyond baseload
A giant battery project on outskirts of Brisbane will treble in size after contract signed with Australia’s biggest utility thinking about grid beyond baseload.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 11, 2024

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Renewables

Quinbrook’s $8 billion plans for Australia solar supply chain put on fast-track
The $8bn plans of one the nation’s biggest renewable energy investors to build a polysilicon manufacturing facility in Queensland have been declared a prescribed project.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 21, 2024

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Big new push for Australian made solar as Tindo pitches $100m module gigafactory
Australia’s first and only homegrown solar panel manufacturer wants to go giga-scale – but says the right federal government support will be crucial.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 8, 2024

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