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Friday 30 October 2026

Big batteries puzzle pack, from Hornsdale to a bifid closer

Ten puzzles on grid batteries and South Australia's Hornsdale battery, from ASCII hex to a bifid closer. Answers are at the foot.

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Two lithium-ion cells made by EVE Energy, a 21700 and an 18650. Photo: Sevenethics / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

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South Australia switched on a 100-megawatt grid battery at Hornsdale in 2017, and big batteries have spread fast since. Charge up.

Two blue lithium-ion battery cells, a 21700 and an 18650, resting in yellow holders on a grey wooden surface — Two lithium-ion cells made by EVE Energy, a 21700 and an 18650. Photo: Sevenethics / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

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