Australia’s biggest battery now on standby to prevent NSW power blackouts

The Waratah Super Battery will stabilise the grid and put further downward pressure on electricity prices, experts sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe biggest battery on Australia’s energy grid is now on standby as a shock absorber to prevent blackouts in New South Wales.The Waratah Super Battery will also allow NSW to use and transmit more energy, applying further downward pressure on electricity prices, experts say. Continue reading...

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