"Energy storage could replace peak gas in our electricity...

"Energy storage could replace peak gas in our electricity network. That’s the finding of a study that my colleagues and I recently published in the Journal of Applied Energy.

Energy storage is often considered the holy grail of the electricity sector. Tesla’s Powerwall home battery system, for instance, allows households to store energy from solar panels, to be used when the sun isn’t shining. It is seen as a vital piece of the puzzle in a future with more renewable energy.

Storage is great for households, but could also be as important in the wider electricity network. Here’s how it could work:"

Read more:

http://reneweconomy.com.au/2015/sto...ectricity-networks-and-boost-renewables-21141

How much could a state like WA save by doing away with the need for peaking power plants and the scaling back of aging fossil fuel power  stations?