SA needs battery backup: Greens - battery energy storage system

Green says battery storage systems installed in homes and businesses will help South Australians who have electricity cut off in severe storms.
The Greens are pushing for a national policy to provide Australia with a tax credit of up to $5000 to help reduce the cost of battery storage for solar systems.
"Bringing a battery boom to South Australia will provide families and small businesses with the energy security they need," Senator Sarah Hanson-SA Greens-
Yang said in a statement.
"Renewable energy and battery storage are the future and will help to sustain the sustainability of energy demand while bringing much needed jobs to our state.
"The policy also includes a grant program for low-income people.
In the first year of this policy, the grant cap for each household was $5000.
The Green Party estimates that if this policy is implemented, it can reach a maximum of 1.
2 million families will be involved in the program across Australia.
"Battery storage technology is about to make a major breakthrough in terms of capacity and cost," she said . ".
"The program will help families in South Australia adopt emerging technologies and support innovation in Australia.
"This happened after the storm that caused the country --
The power outage in South Australia triggered a political debate on energy security. Senator Hanson-
It's time to take action, not cheap talk and political views, Yang said --scoring.
"In Canberra, there is no heat from blowhard politicians that will power the future of our country," she said . ".
"It's time for us to really address the dangerous global warming problem and provide South Australia with the energy security they need. "