Tesla constructing world’s largest lithium-ion battery storage for South Australia, able to provide power for more than 30,000 homes

Briefing

Tesla constructing world's largest lithium-ion battery storage for South Australia, able to provide power for more than 30,000 homes

August 12, 2017

Briefing

  • South Australia Energy Storage Solution – Tesla awarded with contract by South Australia government to build world's largest lithium-ion battery storage as part of its effort to provide residential energy security through sustainable means
  • Tesla Powerpack – Tesla building Powerpack system with output of 129 megawatts (MW) per hour and total 100 MW capacity by December 2017, which will charge using renewable energy from partner Neoen's Hornsdale Wind Farm
  • Reliable Energy Supply – Expected to supply energy to more than 30,000 households, reducing intermittencies and managing peak load during summer
  • Consumer Installation – Powerwall also being installed in homes to collect and store energy, providing uninterrupted power even if grid goes down

Accelerator

Sector

Energy

Organization

Tesla Motors Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

July 6, 2017

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