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How is energy stored in Australia?

Currently storage of electrical energy in Australia consists of a small number of pumped hydroelectric facilities and grid-scale batteries, and a diversity of battery storage systems at small scale, used mainly for backup. To balance energy use across the Australian economy, heat and fuel (chemical energy) storage are also required.

How can renewable storage technology transform Australia?

Renewable storage technologies have the potential to revolutionise clean and reliable energy access in remote communities, support cost-effective decarbonisation in industry and transform Australia into a green hydrogen export superpower.

Is there a dominant energy storage technology in Australia?

“The roadmap indicates that there is no one dominant energy storage technology and that an integrated mix of storage technologies will be required across and within different sectors of the Australian economy.

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

These are just a few of the amazing LDES projects funded by ARENA. 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.

Can energy storage meet Australia's growing demand?

It also found that while traditional storage technologies (such as batteries and pumped hydro) will continue to play a key role, all forms of energy storage must be considered to meet Australia’s growing demand across multiple sectors.

Which energy storage options are a good option for the future?

Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES), Compressed Air Energy Storage System (CAES), and green hydrogen (via fuel cells, and fast response hydrogen-fueled gas peaking turbines) will be options for medium to long-term storage. Batteries and SCs are assessed as a prudent option for the immediate net zero targets for 2030–2050.