Tesla's Giant Battery: Pros and Cons

Tesla built the world's biggest lithium-ion battery ahead of schedule. It's an important milestone for the technology, and Tesla itself.  But is it coming at a cost to smaller players in the industry? This week on The Interchange, we'll talk about how Tesla's battery supply constraints are hitting downstream installers and developers. We'll bring GTM Staff Writer Julian Spector on the show to discuss his recent reporting on Tesla's delivery delays. Then, we'll cover some of Spector's other big stories this year: how gas is suddenly challenging natural gas peaker plants around the world; and why New York is struggling to put a cohesive energy storage framework in place.   This podcast is sponsored by Schneider Electric. Now, you can reap the benefits of a microgrid with no upfront capital through the new microgrid-as-a-service business model from Schneider Electric. Find out how it works. Recommended reading: ·      Tesla Fulfilled Its 100-Day Australia Battery Bet. What’s That Mean for the Industry? ·      NRG Asked to Suspend Its Controversial Gas Plant Application. What Does That Actually Mean? ·      Can Batteries Displace Gas Peakers in South Australia’s Fast-Changing Grid? ·      Years In, NY REV Lacks Major Storage Action. That May Have to Change Soon Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.