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Australia’s biggest battery now on standby to prevent NSW power blackouts

australia newsAugust 5, 2025

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The Waratah Super Battery will stabilise the grid and put further downward pressure on electricity prices, experts say

The biggest battery on Australia’s energy grid is now on standby as a shock absorber to prevent blackouts in New South Wales.

The Waratah Super Battery will also allow NSW to use and transmit more energy, applying further downward pressure on electricity prices, experts say.

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