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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Silver City Energy Storage project in New South Wales, a 200 MW advanced compressed air energy storage system, has received grid connection approval from the Australian Energy Market Operator. The project aims to provide long-duration backup power for the blackout-prone Broken Hill area and integrate renewable sources like wind and solar into a resilient mini-grid.
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Compressed air storage projects are becoming viable large-scale grid solutions in Australia, signalling growing opportunities for climate tech founders focused on grid resilience and renewable backup power. You can now explore long-duration storage as a practical technology to support regional grids vulnerable to outages.
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