battery storage systems Musk offers to fix Australia's energy crisis in 100 days
Tesla founder is tackling the challenge of billionaire entrepreneur Mike Cannon --Brooks wants to know if the company is seriously claiming that it can end the power outage in South Australia soon. "Tesla will install and work within 100 days of signing the contract, otherwise the system is free. Is it serious enough for you? Musk wrote on Twitter. Population of South Australia 1. Power cuts and energy shortages are frequent for 7 million people. In September, after a storm damaged important transmission lines, there was no electricity supply in most parts of the state. Last month, demand unexpectedly soared due to the heat wave, and another major power outage occurred. The Australian government has made addressing this issue a priority and it may be helpful to increase grid storage. That's how Tesla came in. The electric car and battery maker offered to provide 100 megawatt-hour battery storage at a total cost of $25 million. In an interview with Australia's AFR, Martin Ryver, head of Tesla's battery division, said that due to increased production at its gigabit plant in Nevada, the company was able to deliver battery packs. @ Mcnonbrookes Tesla will install the system within 100 days of signing the contract, or free of charge. Is it serious enough for you? Related article: Tesla may open another three Geely factoriesBrooks expressed willingness to help fund and lobby for political support for the project. Sarah Hanson-South Australian Senator Yang said on Twitter Friday that she wanted to talk to Musk about the proposal. The National Energy Department did not immediately comment.