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Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia

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Tesla Energy firmly argued against using coal and gas generators to support a proposed low-cost, reliable, secure, and zero-emissions grid in Australia. . Tesla answered the Board’s invitation. . First, Tesla is firmly against the idea of extending the life span of existing coal and gas generators. .

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Daily EV Recap: US to phase out coal by 2030s

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CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution

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Electric vehicles charged in coal-heavy regions can create more human health and environmental damages from life cycle air emissions than gasoline vehicles, according to a new consequential life cycle analysis by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Tesla Megapack batteries are starting to live up to their promise

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When Tesla unveiled the Megapack, the company positioned it as a battery that had the potential to render traditional coal and gas-fired peaker plants obsolete. Since their introduction in 2019, Tesla Megapacks have been deployed across the globe, and they are starting to live up to their promise.

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Tesla Megapack batteries tapped for new 50 MW/100 MWh project in Australia

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Last Friday, Genex Power announced a supply agreement contract with Tesla for its Bouldercome Battery project (BPP) near Rockhampton in central Queensland, Australia. . Tesla will supply 40 Megapacks under the Genex supply agreement with a capacity of 50MW/100MWh for the Bouldercome battery energy storage system (BESS).

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Tesla Megapack batteries are powering Britain’s largest energy storage project

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Located in southeast England, the facility would provide 99 MW of power that will be stored in Tesla Megapack batteries. On Monday, energy rates surged to a record high as wind output plunged, resulting in coal and gas facilities being utilized to help the grid — for a steep price.

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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

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Last week, Elon Musk announced Tesla’s first involvement in a major housing development project in Austin, Texas. The project aims to build the first Tesla Solar neighborhood, making a sustainable residential community. The Tesla Solar neighborhood was provisionally named SunHouse at Easton Park. and Darca on the project.