[LINK] Long-duration storage, eg large-scale batteries & pumped hydro, set to play a fundamental role

[Tom Worthington]

On 9/29/25 16:06, Stephen Loosley wrote:

> What is ‘dunkelflaute’? ...

'dark doldrums' or 'dark wind lull': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Dunkelflaute

> And how will a new long-duration battery change Australia’s energy 
> grid? ...

Unfortunately everyone seems to be rushing into batteries, for a quick 
easy fix. There is money to be made storing a few hours of cheap solar 
during the middle of the day and selling it back in the evening. Well 
off householders can also save tax, by storing and using their own solar 
power. But this will not get us through a long still dark days.

What might save the nation is tax deductible battery on wheels: the 
electric ute: https://blog.highereducationwhisperer.com/2021/04/will-
electric-ute-save-grid.html


-- 
Tom Worthington http://www.tomw.net.au
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