A study partly funded by Australia helps to unlock some of the secrets of solid state batteries, which are less prone to runaway chemical fires, and will deliver more power.
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AEMO gets funding boost to fast-track key wind, solar and storage connections
AEMO given funding boost to fast-track connections for key wind, solar and battery projects as part of a trial to help reduce delays.
What role will neighbourhood batteries play in the electrification of everything?
Think of a community battery like a bus stop. It is installed in a neighbourhood at no cost to the residents, but should provide benefits for all.
Big batteries “cannibalising” gas plants, says AGL, as Torrens BESS charges up
AGL says big batteries are eating its own gas generator profits, but they are also being saddled with unnecessary and expensive kit by AEMO and transmission companies.
From big gas kettle to big battery: The energy “time tunnel” at Torrens Island
At the heart of the renewables dominated grid of South Australia, AGL Energy’s Torrens Island Power Station is a museum of power generation past, present and future.
NSW to open second gigawatt scale wind, solar and storage tender on Monday
NSW to open second gigawatt scale tender for new wind and solar capacity and long duration storage. Will eight-hour batteries win the day again?
Zen Energy signs new long term power purchase deal with NSW solar farm
Ross Garnaut-led renewables gen-tailer fulfills pledge to “write lots of PPAs” in new deal with Greek developer Mytilineos.
Danish giant adds massive green hydrogen hub to 30GW Australia pipeline
Danish green giant unveils plans for massive green hydrogen production hub in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, backed by around 14GW of solar and wind capacity.
Darwin’s first big battery is now complete, but it won’t be operating until 2024
Construction complete at the first big battery in the Northern Territory, although it won’t be in full service until next year.
First battery on WA grid ready to go in “boost for rooftop solar PV”
WA’s main grid enters the big battery era with the official launch of its first battery, to be quickly followed by two even bigger storage projects.