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Tesla China’s first Megapack exports are headed for a big battery in Australia

Teslarati

A few days ago, Tesla announced that the first Megapack battery units from its Shanghai Megafactory were being shipped to Australia. As per recent reports, the massive grid-scale Tesla batteries are bound for Queenslands Western Downs battery project.

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Tesla Megapacks power on at Western Australia’s largest battery yet

Teslarati

Grid operators in Western Australia have turned on a Tesla Megapack project earlier than expected, coming under 18 months since construction began and becoming the state’s largest battery project yet. The post Tesla Megapacks power on at Western Australia’s largest battery yet appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla launches first Virtual Power Plant in UK – get paid to use solar

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This feature enables users of solar panels and energy storage systems to sell their excess energy back to the grid. This is not the first time Tesla has operated a VPP outside the United States, as there are programs in Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.

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Opinion: Are Chinese electric cars really spyware on wheels? Or is it all tin-hat conspiracy at its finest?

EV Central

I laugh, just as you probably do, but then recently I read about the actual Chinese espionage hidden inside even more innocent seeming technology – solar panels. That effectively means there is a built-in way to physically destroy the grid,” a source told Reuters. So what’s the situation down under?

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Successful AI Implementations in Renewable Energy Forecasting

Baua Electric

Solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable sources are rapidly replacing fossil fuels. This variability creates uncertainty in energy supply, posing significant challenges for grid operators and energy markets. Why Accurate Forecasting Matters Energy grids require balance. Schedule backup power from batteries or fossil plants.

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Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

Green Car Congress

Researchers at Monash University in Australia have conducted a lifecycle analysis and net energy analysis (LCA/NEA) of a hypothetical large-scale solar-electrolysis plant for the production of green hydrogen. solar generation exceeding electrolyzer capacity). Process flow diagram and construction phase boundary. Palmer et al.

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Toyota launches hydrogen production and refueling facility in Australia

Green Car Congress

Power for the electrolyzer is drawn from a combination of an 87kW solar array, a 100kW battery storage and the grid, depending on what’s available at the time. The Toyota Hydrogen Center is a step in addressing this challenge.

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