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Passive home batteries deliver “enormous benefits” to the grid, says AEMO – even if not orchestrated in VPPs

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Big and small batteries “fundamentally changing” the grid, and its planning blueprint, says AEMO boss

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Australia’s huge and growing fleet of home batteries are delivering “enormous benefits” to grid, even without being connected to VPPs, AEMO chief says.

Passive home batteries deliver “enormous benefits” to the grid, says AEMO – even if not orchestrated in VPPs

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Batteries – big, small and in-between – are “fundamentally changing” the electricity system – while also changing the outlook for AEMO’s grid blueprint.

Big and small batteries “fundamentally changing” the grid, and its planning blueprint, says AEMO boss

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Passive home batteries deliver “enormous benefits” to the grid, says AEMO – even if not orchestrated in VPPs

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