COVID catalyst. Convert Fuel Generation Facilities to Battery Storage Facilities

In Australia decommissioned fuel generation plants are being reimagined as battery storage facilities.

What facts do I need to know?

• The government has a Request for Information for a 100MW / 200MWh battery energy storage project at the site.
• Within 10 years, 50% of homes will have solar
• Within 10 years, 1 in 3 houses will have their own solar PV system

How does COVID factor in? Renewables are included in the COVID economic recovery

Energy Storage | Western Australia considers 200MWh battery system at site of decommissioned fossil fuel plant

Energy Live News | Western Australia to build battery larger than 20 tennis courts to power 160k homes