Batteries rolled out to regions to store excess rooftop solar power

Thursday March 25, 2021

As more electricity from renewable energy flows into the grid, the Palaszczuk Government wants to put household solar generation to better use.

Australians are installing six solar panels per minute. (Photo: supplied)

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told parliament today nearly one in three Queenslanders in detached houses had rooftop solar panels.

“We want to make sure we’re using this energy in the right way and our network is keeping up with demand,” Palaszczuk said.

Energy Queensland will now trial grid-connected battery storage at five regional…

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