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Australia politics live: boom in home batteries means fewer new transmission lines will be needed, models show

Australia politics live: boom in home batteries means fewer new transmission lines will be needed, models show

Summary

A recent increase in home batteries connected to Australia’s national power grid means the country will need fewer new power transmission lines, saving money. This is important as electricity use in Australia is expected to nearly double in the next ten years.

Key Facts

  • More homes in Australia are installing batteries to store electricity.
  • These home batteries are linked to the national power grid.
  • The rise in battery use reduces the need to build many new transmission lines.
  • Transmission lines carry electricity over long distances from power plants to homes.
  • Electricity demand in Australia is expected to almost double within about 10 years.
  • Saving on transmission lines helps reduce overall costs in the power system.
  • The news comes amid ongoing debates about tax changes and housing prices in Australia.
  • The article is part of wider coverage on Australian politics and the economy.
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