Battery Innovations and Policy Impacts

This chapter examines the capacity investment scheme's role in financing battery projects across Australia, emphasizing policy developments such as the Altessa program and the forthcoming changes post-2030. It highlights the competitive landscape of battery technology, the significance of recent announcements like the Waratah battery rollout, and the economic implications of projects like Marinus Link in Tasmania. The discussion also addresses cost reductions in battery technology and the ongoing complexities in renewable energy infrastructure amidst government challenges.