Gamechanger for Australia's Energy Supply in Victoria

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Victoria is taking a significant step towards a Clean Recovery with today's announcement of a 300 MW lithium-ion battery on the outskirts of Geelong.

The Victorian Big Battery, to be delivered by Clean Energy Council members Neoen, Tesla and AusNet Services, will be among the world's largest and be operational in time for summer 2021-22. Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Kane Thornton said that the Victorian Big Battery would play a significant role in the state's accelerated transition to renewable energy. "The battery's role is to participate in Victoria's System Integrated Protection Scheme. This means that it will provide key grid support services, particularly in peak periods should there be unexpected network outages," he... ... More: Official Press Release Clean Energy Council

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