Greens propose new energy storage target to drive switch to renewables
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from on (#340CT)
Policy includes target of 20 gigawatts by 2030, is modelled on the renewable energy target and contains incentives for households and small business
The Greens are proposing a new national energy storage target of 20 gigawatts by 2030 to help drive the switch to renewables at both the household level and across the energy grid.
The new policy will be announced on Wednesday ahead of meetings between the Greens climate and energy spokesman, Adam Bandt, and key industry players, such as the Australian Energy Storage Council, Tesla, the US firm AES Energy Storage, and Suntrix.
Continue reading...