Batteries best to meet peak power demands

By Tiffanie Turnbull
Updated April 11 2021 - 10:17am, first published 10:14am
Battery storage was found to be cheaper and greener than gas plants in managing peak energy demand.
Battery storage was found to be cheaper and greener than gas plants in managing peak energy demand.

Relying on gas in peak periods of electricity demand in Australia is both economically irrational and environmentally harmful, new analysis has concluded.

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