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Tesla's SA battery already surpassing expectations

After a month of operation, the Tesla battery at Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia has outperformed expectations – and the model is set to be emulated in Victoria, writes energy researcher Dylan McConnell.

SA's big battery is versatile and could be a game-changer

Last week in SA the “world’s largest” lithium ion battery was launched. Will its storage capacity and versatility be a game-changer for Australia’s energy market? Energy researcher Dylan McConnell assesses its impact.

Premier Jay Weatherill (left) and Neoen deputy CEO Romain Desrousseaux at today's launch. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily

Tesla's 'big battery' switches on

The largest lithium-ion battery in the world has begun feeding energy into South Australia’s electricity grid.

SA funds new energy storage projects

Energy storage projects encompassing batteries, hydrogen fuel cells and thermal energy from waste will be funded by the State Government.

SA's back-up diesel generators ready to go

South Australia’s back-up diesel generators have been connected to the electricity grid and can be switched on 12.5 minutes’ notice, Premier Jay Weatherill announced today.

The Energy Guarantee could work better than a clean energy target

The Turnbull Government’s National Energy Guarantee is not a perfect solution, but it does offer a way forward to drive down emissions in the electricity sector and provide more reliable supply, writes the Grattan Institute’s David Blowers.

State Govt offers grants for energy storage and stability

The State Government is seeking grant applications from projects which will increase the stability of South Australia’s energy grid, provide bulk energy storage and produce energy from waste.

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