Australia's energy-intensive industries brace for possible summer power cuts
Companies such as mining giant BHP Billiton are taking steps to curb the impact of any repeat of crippling blackouts that hit last year
Add BT as a preferred source
DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.
Melbourne
SOME of Australia's biggest power users, including mining giant BHP, are taking steps to curb the impact of any repeat of crippling blackouts that hit last summer, worried about a grid that increasingly relies on wind power and old coal-fired plants.
Their backup strategies come despite assurances from the nation's energy market operator that it has lined up enough power reserves - including the world's biggest lithium ion battery, set up by Tesla Inc - to get through all but the most unexpected conditions.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Shelving S$5 billion office redevelopment plan proved ‘wise’ as geopolitical risks mount: OCBC chairman
Eurokars Group introduces rental car franchises Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo to Singapore
20 photos that show how dramatically Singapore has changed in two decades
Singapore’s key exports up 15.3% in March from electronics surge, exceeding forecasts
