The world’s largest lithium ion battery has been installed ahead of a 100-day deadline set by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Authorities in South Australia said Thursday that Tesla Powerpacks had been fully put in place and were connected to the Hornsdale Wind Farm. They added that the battery would be energized in the next few days. The wind farm, located north of Jamestown, is operated by French renewable energy firm Neoen.
In July, it was announced that Tesla and Neoen had been awarded the contract for the project. Musk committed to deliver the battery within 100 days of the grid interconnection agreement being signed, or it would be free.
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Authorities in South Australia said Thursday that Tesla Powerpacks had been fully put in place and were connected to the Hornsdale Wind Farm. They added that the battery would be energized in the next few days. The wind farm, located north of Jamestown, is operated by French renewable energy firm Neoen.
In July, it was announced that Tesla and Neoen had been awarded the contract for the project. Musk committed to deliver the battery within 100 days of the grid interconnection agreement being signed, or it would be free.
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