14-03-2017, 05:56 PM
Actually I'm referring to other projects in the pipeline such as NSW and QLD.
Â
I think SA has something planned but it isn't in today's announcement.
Â
Victorian Govt made this announcement today.
Â
Victorian Government to invest extra $20 million in large-scale energy storage
Â
An extra $20 million will be invested in Victoria's large-scale energy storage, the State Government says, as it works to address the state's increasing energy needs.
The funding will help companies that specialise in battery, pumped hydro or solar thermal technology partner with network businesses to boost storage to 100 megawatts by the end of next year.
A 20 megawatt battery could power a town the size of Bendigo or Ballarat for up to four hours during a period of peak demand and avoid outages, the Government said.
Â
Full article > http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-14/vi...ge/8352198
Â
I think SA has something planned but it isn't in today's announcement.
Â
Victorian Govt made this announcement today.
Â
Victorian Government to invest extra $20 million in large-scale energy storage
Â
An extra $20 million will be invested in Victoria's large-scale energy storage, the State Government says, as it works to address the state's increasing energy needs.
The funding will help companies that specialise in battery, pumped hydro or solar thermal technology partner with network businesses to boost storage to 100 megawatts by the end of next year.
A 20 megawatt battery could power a town the size of Bendigo or Ballarat for up to four hours during a period of peak demand and avoid outages, the Government said.
Â
Full article > http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-14/vi...ge/8352198