Tesla Largest battery activated in Australia
The world's largest lithium ion battery has begun dispensing power into an electricity grid in South Australia. The 100-megawatt battery, built by Tesla, was officially activated on Friday. It had in fact provided some power since Thursday due to demand caused by local hot weather. South Australia has been crippled by electricity problems in recent times. Tesla boss Elon Musk famously vowed to build the battery within 100 days - a promise that was fulfilled. In a Twitter exchange in March, an Australian software entrepreneur asked Mr Musk if he was serious about helping South Australia after it suffered a statewide blackout. Mr Musk said he was - and if the battery wasn't built within 100 days, South Australia would receive it for free. The countdown began on 30 September after approval from regulators. Tesla finished the battery in about 60 days. The renewable power plant is located in Jamestown, about 200km (125 miles) north of Adelaide, and ...