"Western Power estimates that SAPS could be deployed as a more...

"Western Power estimates that SAPS could be deployed as a more efficient service to approximately 2,702 Western Power customers over the next ten years, resulting in avoided expenditure of $388m compared to replacing existing network assets."

It seems the regulators are getting close to finding a way around the road block. CCE/EMC should be ready when they do.

Regulations 'need to catch up'

"But the utility has hit a roadblock.

Legislation written before the technology existed only allows Western Power to distribute energy through poles and wires and not generate it — which is how regulators view capturing solar rays for battery storage."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-...hium-batteries-big-success-wa-farmers/8954740