battery storage

LG Chem to unveil new battery storage range in Australia next week

July 13, 2016 by Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

South Korea lithium-ion battery storage manufacturer LG Chem to use Australia as launch pad for new range of products next week.

Welcome to Tesla Town: the new Melbourne suburb with a Powerwall in every home

July 13, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Homes in Glenvill’s new-build Melbourne development, YarraBend, will have rooftop solar and Tesla Powerwall battery storage as standard features. Is this the new normal for suburbs of the future?

WA power utility to lead big switch to local generation

June 29, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

WA power utility Horizon is leading a big switch from centralised fossil fuel generation to local generation. The economics of past supply models are no longer competitive with current and future technology choices.

Mercedes Benz set to launch home battery storage in Australia

June 29, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Aus dem Auto ans Netz: Mercedes-Benz Energiespeicher eignen sich auch für die private Nutzung zur verlustfreien Zwischenspeicherung von überschüssigem Strom. / From cars to power grids: Mercedes-Benz energy storages are also suitable for private use to buffer surplus power virtually free of any losses.

Mercedez Benz to launch its 2.5kWh lithium-ion home battery storage units in Australia in September.

Australia's first "energy autonomous" medical centre built in Dorrigo

June 29, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

A town in New South Wales’ Northern Tablelands boasts what may be Australia’s first “energy autonomous” medical centre, including a grid-connected solar and battery storage system.

Why Australian battery storage costs may fall 40% in two years

June 22, 2016 by Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Morgan Stanley says installed cost of battery storage could fall from nearly $10,000 to just over $5,000 within two years. The actual battery will be one third of current cost.

Redflow partners with Redback on battery storage management technology

June 21, 2016 by Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Redflow strikes partnership with fellow Brisbane-based start-up Redback to provide hybrid inverter and battery management system to its soon to be released ZCell battery.

CSIRO scientists say "salt bath" will boost lithium-ion battery performance, safety

June 15, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australian research team hails a potential game changer for lithium-ion battery performance – and for electric vehicles.

NT govt offers $2,000 rebate for rooftop solar, battery storage

June 15, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Northern Territory $20m Home Improvement Scheme offers up to $2,000 rebate on home improvements including purchase of rooftop solar and battery storage.