tesla has built the world's biggest battery in australia - battery energy storage system
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The state government said in a statement on Thursday that it had "fully installed" the world's largest lithium-ion battery.
Tesla works with a French renewable energy company and the local government to install the battery, and Musk promises to deliver the battery within 100 days of signing the contract-
Or free.
In order to meet Musk's own deadline, the battery needs to be put into use in early December.
"Congratulate The Tesla team and the South Australian authorities for working hard to make and install the car in record time!
Musk said on Twitter Thursday.
Congratulate The Tesla team and the South Australian authorities for working hard to make and install the car in record time!
This battery will help alleviate the recent frequent power outages in South Australia, which have suffered losses due to energy shortages.
Related: Tesla sports car may fly. The battery will store electricity generated by a wind farm in South Australia, released when demand increases.
It will be three times as powerful as its nearest competitor and is currently being tested to ensure it meets federal and state requirements.
The project "sends out the clearest message that South Australia will become [the leader]in]
"The battery stores renewable energy," state prime minister Jay Weatherill said in a statement . ".
"Delivering this project in such a short time has done a lot of work.
"The ambitious schedule dates back to the third quarter, where billionaire entrepreneur Mike Cannon --
Brooks submitted a transcript to Musk asking Tesla if it was serious when it claimed that it might soon end a power outage in South Australia.
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Drive a car on the streets of South Australia Population 1.
Power cuts and energy shortages are frequent for 7 million people.
At the end of last year, after a storm damaged important transmission lines, there was no electricity supply in most parts of the state.
Another major power outage occurred in February, when the heat wave caused a surge in demand.