
Nuclear power can’t be delivered in time to replace Australia’s existing coal-fired power stations. : Illustration by Michael Joiner, 360info, image via PxHere CC BY 4.0
Nuclear power can’t be delivered in time to replace Australia’s existing coal-fired power stations. : Illustration by Michael Joiner, 360info, image via PxHere CC BY 4.0

To date, most grid-scale batteries in Australia are conventional lithium-ion batteries. This photo shows a worker at the 250 MW Torrens Island battery project in South Australia. Matt Turner/AAP
To date, most grid-scale batteries in Australia are conventional lithium-ion batteries. This photo shows a worker at the 250 MW Torrens Island battery project in South Australia. Matt Turner/AAP

Sharks and rays have declined dramatically since 1970, with more than a third of all species now facing the threat of extinction (main graph and blue bubbles). Although catch has stagnated (inset, dark gray), global fishing efforts continue to intensify, putting even more pressure on these already vulnerable populations (red). DULVY ET AL./SCIENCE (2024)
Sharks and rays have declined dramatically since 1970, with more than a third of all species now facing the threat of extinction (main graph and blue bubbles). Although catch has stagnated (inset, dark gray), global fishing efforts continue to intensify, putting even more pressure on these already vulnerable populations (red). DULVY ET AL./SCIENCE (2024)

A graphical representation of the 'Duck Curve' for the SWIS, created with 2020 data from AEMO.
A graphical representation of the 'Duck Curve' for the SWIS, created with 2020 data from AEMO.

Average spillage of renewable energy generation by time of day in Victoria over the last 12 months. Dylan McConnell, based on Australian Energy Market Operator data
Average spillage of renewable energy generation by time of day in Victoria over the last 12 months. Dylan McConnell, based on Australian Energy Market Operator data

A schematic for a vanadium redox flow battery.(Supplied: Royal Society of Chemistry)
A schematic for a vanadium redox flow battery.(Supplied: Royal Society of Chemistry)