Australians have installed an estimated 250,000 batteries to store electricity generated by solar panels. The batteries power their homes, recharge electric cars and generate income.
A quarter of a million sounds like a lot. Compared to Australia’s 11 million dwellings, it isn’t. Even as Australians have embraced solar power – about 30 per cent of houses have them – many are reluctant to invest in batteries.
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Aaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com
