400 MW Solar Power Farm Has Huge Battery System Too (Video) - CleanTechnica

The article highlights a large-scale solar power and energy storage facility in New South Wales, Australia, featuring nearly one million solar panels and a 200MW/400MWh battery system. This installation generates enough renewable electricity to power approximately 300,000 homes. A key takeaway is that solar power, supported by battery storage, can be cheaper and faster to install than new coal or natural gas plants. The significant cost reductions in solar panels (about 90% over the past decade) and batteries have made such projects economically viable, while also addressing the intermittency of solar energy by storing excess power for use during non-sunny periods. Additional benefits of the solar farm include its dual use of land, where sheep graze safely alongside the panels, providing farmers with lease income that helps mitigate financial risks from adverse weather and natural challenges. The project also created jobs during construction and for ongoing operations. The article emphasizes the environmental and health advantages of solar power compared to fossil fuels, noting the absence of toxic emissions