Barnaby Joyce believes that South Australia's plan to develop the world's largest lithium-ion battery is a good idea, but it is too small to have much impact.
Tesla, the company of billionaire investor Elon Musk, will produce 100 MW of batteries.
Paired with a fresh electric field from French Sinn
Within 100 days, or free delivery after signing an agreement with the SA Government.
But the acting prime minister said it should not be considered a power solution for the state.
"This is a good idea, but the capacity does not exist," Joyce told abc TV on Sunday . ".
"You know, one sugar is an advantage for a teaspoon, but it won't make much difference.
He warned against "coal"
"Thermal Power is an evil word," and praised his government's plan to build a larger storage capacity by expanding the Snowy Hydro scheme.
Mr. Joyce wants a solution to lower energy prices, rather than an endless political score that doesn't solve any problems.
Former Liberal leader Tony Abbott, in many deliberations in recent weeks, once again wants to use energy policy as a point of distinction between the alliance and the Labor party, but the acting prime minister's government says, this does not solve the problem.
"We have now reached a point on this issue where the lady who slept early to keep warm is not interested in your political score, Mr Joyce told Sky News, "She wants a solution and we have a moral responsibility to provide it to her. ".