Ex Hazelwood boss says solar + storage already cheaper than gas
21 March, 2017
The former head of Australia’s most notorious brown coal generator – the soon-to-be-retired Hazelwood plant – says solar PV and battery storage already represent a cheaper alternative to gas-fired generation.
AGL goes live with virtual power plant linking household battery storage
16 March, 2017
AGL Energy has flicked the switch on its South Australian virtual power plant, a controlled network of home and business battery storage systems that aims to both cut consumer electricity costs and help manage grid stability in the state.
Is battery storage worth it in your city?
15 March, 2017
In terms of affordability, the Australian battery storage market is quickly moving closer to where it needs to be. While pricing itself is of course the single most important factor in battery viability, retail electricity & rooftop solar system prices are also key – as is the amount of sunlight that tends to shine down. In places where sunshine is abundant, grid electricity rates are high and solar installation prices are low, batteries are likely to make the most sense.
S.A. wants first round battery storage offers within two weeks
15 March, 2017
The South Australia government has pressed the fast-forward button on its 100MW battery storage tender, announcing that expressions of interest for the country’s biggest battery storage installation are now open, and will close within two weeks.