South Australia switches on Tesla lithium ion battery

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill opens the Tesla site with Neon Deputy CEO Roman Desrousseaux- AAP

Source: AAP

The world's largest lithium ion battery promised by Tesla boss Elon Musk has been switched on in South Australia. The battery is designed to ensure a constant power supply to the state during extreme weather events. Michelle Rimmer and Rhiannon Elston reports.



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