Batteries in Australia's Decarbonisation Roadmap
Millions of Australian households with rooftop solar are rapidly adding batteries to maximize their energy generation and reduce power bills.
This trend represents "energy democracy in action," with batteries becoming a key fixture of Australia's decarbonisation roadmap.
- 1,000 batteries are installed across the country each weekday.
- About 72,000 batteries have been installed since the rebate began in July.
This is equivalent to a grid-scale battery coming online every eight to nine days.
The Smart Energy Council has been advocating for the rebate and working closely with the Australian government to ensure its safe and effective implementation.
Author's summary: Australia adopts batteries for decarbonisation.