A battery of dilemmas

A surge of community battery trials in Australia is seeking to make better use of the country’s vast distributed solar resource. But the results so far have battered expectations. pv magazine Australia’s Natalie Filatoff and Bella Peacock explore the motivations, challenges, and outlook for sharing and monetizing solar rooftop riches.

Issue 02 - 2023 | Take charge in 2023

Community batteries, such as the illustrated battery in the background, in Melbourne, can help residents to engage in the energy transition.

Photo: Matt Krumins/City of Yarra

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