Australia Emergency Energy Storage Power Supply

How is electricity stored in Australia?

This means a more reliable and constant supply of energy on and off-grid. Currently storage of electrical energy in Australia consists of a small number of pumped hydroelectric facilities and grid-scale batteries, and a diversity of battery storage systems at small scale, used mainly for backup.

How can long-duration energy storage benefit Australia?

Seasonal balancing during low-supply periods. By embedding long-duration energy storage into the heart of the grid, Australia can move from variable renewable supply to 24/7 renewable energy on which communities and industries can rely across days, weeks, and seasons. Long-duration energy storage brings clean power closer to the end user.

Why should Australia invest in energy storage systems?

“Energy storage systems, such as big batteries, are a critical part of Australia’s future energy mix and act as a reliable back-up system, allowing us to store renewable energy for when it is needed most and keep the lights on under all conditions. It’s great to see the high levels of investment we’ve seen over the past couple of years continue.”

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