Which energy storage technology is best for Australia's energy needs?

The CEC said emerging LDES technologies coupled with the energy storage systems in place, would be the best suite to appropriately manage Australia’s needs. In March this year, the ARENA held an Insights Forum which covered energy storage and technologies that can bring system security to the grid.

Can Australia meet its energy storage needs on the road to net zero?

They are all examples of the pivotal innovation required to ensure Australia can meet its energy storage needs on the road to net zero. Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) is proving to be an important technology for Australia's net zero ambitions.

Will Australia need a carbon-heavy energy system to support VRE?

It could potentially mean Australia would need to keep carbon-heavy technologies to provide stable energy to support VRE. Current LDES technology is a potential solution for Australia’s clean energy transition because of its ability to discharge energy continuously for eight hours or longer.

What does a massive European blackout mean for Australia?

A massive European blackout shows how fragile energy systems can be. Solar and battery storage give Aussie homes the power to stay on, even when the grid goes down. On 28 April 2025, a massive power outage plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness, affecting over 60 million people across the Iberian Peninsula and parts of southern France.