Australia is poised to construct one of the world's largest batteries, using Tesla's technology for lithium-ion batteries. The football-field sized battery will provide up to 300 megawatts of power output and 450 megawatts-hours of storage in a country that has been struggling to meet energy demands during skyrocketing power usage triggered by record-breaking temperatures. Last year, Australia suffered its hottest and driest year ever, with temperatures topping 121 degrees Fahrenheit last December.
The battery, known as the Victorian Big Battery Megapack, will be located in the state of Victoria, Australia's second most populous region. The move to a modernized power generator and storage system is seen as critical by Australian officials to meet growing demands that are overwhelming older power grids that suffered numerous blackouts in recent years.
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The battery is expected to have the capacity to power half a million homes for one hour.
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The Victorian Big Battery Megapack plant is expected to open next summer.
Australia constructing giant 300-megawatt battery
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by Peter Grad - November 6, 2020
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