South Australia's new big battery unveiled in bid to improve power security
5 years, 11 months ago

South Australia's new big battery unveiled in bid to improve power security

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South Australia has received another boost in its battle for improved power security following the completion of a new 30-megawatt battery on the Yorke Peninsula. Key points: The battery is to provide power to the Yorke Peninsula region of SA It can provide back-up power to 4,500 customers in the region The storage facility took more than 30,000 hours to construct The battery is set to provide improved power reliability for the region — which is prone to blackouts — and its owners say it is the first certified indoor battery in Australia that is connected to the energy grid. With South Australia's battle to prevent blackouts well documented in recent years, the aim of the new SA battery is to further improve power security for the state. "This battery will enhance security in the South Australian system and follows the launch of AGL's Virtual Power Plant in SA," Mr Johnson said.

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