As costs rapidly fall and technologies improve, battery storage of all kinds is set to accelerate across Australia, with benefits from bill savings, further cuts to climate pollution and a more reliable grid. This report argues that with targeted policies, Australia can ramp up battery storage and make the most of this opportunity.

The National battery strategy is a key part of the Albanese Government's 'Future Made in Australia' agenda. The strategy outlines how the Australian government will aim to support the domestic battery industry as it grows.

Critical minerals are crucial to Western Australia’s economic diversification story. Western Australia is already internationally recognised as a reliable exporter of minerals and energy, including critical minerals. This strategy outlines a number of focus areas and activities that will guide the Western Australian government’s policy decisions into the future.

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution promises a future of low-emissions transportation and is essential if Australia is to meet its climate obligations. However, it is creating challenges too. This report explores how lithium-ion battery waste can be recycled and transformed into valuable commodities and argues that South Australia is well positioned to be the home...

This paper argues that the new role for renewable energy systems will demand a rapid transformation in the global battery industry. Battery demand is expected to increase dramatically in coming years, as a greater share of renewables in the energy mix requires significant build-out of supporting battery infrastructure.