Battery Storage a Barrier to Net-Zero Push: Engineer

Battery Storage a Barrier to Net-Zero Push: Engineer
The Tesla electric car charging station in the car park at The Star Casino in Pyrmont in Sydney, Australia on April 14, 2015. Ben Rushton/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Advocates for a rapid transition to net-zero have not explained the real limitations of battery storage supposed to underpin the viability of the net-zero push, according to an industry engineer.

Nick Kastelstein, a senior mechanical engineer at GPA Engineering, says media coverage has also failed to inform the public about the true nature of Australia’s energy needs, claiming the debate has been oversimplified.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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