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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Luca Ittimani

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

Aerial photo of the Waratah Super Battery site.
Aerial photo of the Waratah Super Battery site. It has added 350MW of battery capacity to the energy grid since plugging in last September. Photograph: Strategic Communications and Engagement EnergyCo

The 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.

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