# South Australia Doubles Battery Power

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Podcast: [Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068)
Published: 2026-05-29T06:34:07+00:00
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South Australia just unleashed a massive energy upgrade by awarding six new battery storage contracts worth $2.2 billion, set to more than double the state’s grid storage capacity to 2.5 gigawatts—enough to power 300,000 homes for eight hours. Led by companies like Neoen, Iberdrola, and Akaysha Energy, this push aims to stabilize prices, prevent blackouts, and ensure reliable power during extreme weather—building on past projects like Torrens Island to secure a resilient energy future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa131b2631064440

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