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How many large-scale energy storage projects are there in Australia?
The report identifies 55 Australian large-scale energy storage projects which are either existing, planned or proposed. Excluding pumped hydro, these represent over 4 GWh of storage. 9 gigawatts (GW) of capacity have been completed, planned or are in the pipeline. Of those, 19 have been completed and another 36 have reached financial close.
How do I track distributed small-scale energy storage installations in Australia?
Tracking data on distributed small-scale energy storage installations in Australia is extremely difficult. There is no national, State or Territory record of installations and there is currently no requirement to register installations. The Council of Australian Governments is seeking to create a new register.
Are battery installations stable in Australia?
As shown in Figure 29, battery installations were relatively stable from 2010 to 2015. These were probably largely off-grid systems. There was a substantial rise in installations in 2016 (mostly in the second half of 2016) as the price of lithium-ion batteries plummeted and new battery storage companies entered the Australian market.