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Two billionaires, one online bet and a turning point for Australian energy
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A mammoth storm in South Australia a decade ago prompted a bet between billionaires that caused a revolution in global grid technology.
- A mammoth storm in South Australia a decade ago prompted a bet between billionaires that caused a revolution in global grid technology.
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- Two billionaires, one online bet and an Australian energy revolution
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- Left: A mammoth storm in South Australia a decade ago prompted a bet between billionaires that caused a revolution in global grid technology.
- Center: How a mammoth storm in South Australia a decade ago prompted a bet between billionaires that caused a revolution in global grid technology.
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- 14h agoBrisbane Times (AU): How a mammoth storm in South Australia a decade ago prompted a bet between billionaires that caused a revolution in global grid technology.
- 13m agoThe Age (AU): A mammoth storm in South Australia a decade ago prompted a bet between billionaires that caused a revolution in global grid technology.
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