As batteries and renewables continue to dominate discussions around the future of energy in Australia, it seems Elon Musk isn't done Tweeting about the current crisis just yet.
After speaking to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for an hour on Sunday, the Tesla CEO resumed his Twitter campaign on Monday morning, offering what appears to be a heart-felt thank you to Australians who have supported his clean energy agenda.
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Tesla batteries: Australia's energy future?
The company's battery boss says SA's power woes can be solved in 100 days while launching Powerwall 2 units for households in Australia.
"Just wanted to write a note of appreciation to the many Australians who came out in support of the battery plan, especially @mcannonbrookes," he said on Twitter on Monday morning.
@elonmusk mate, you built the world’s biggest factory & then publicly dropped 🎤 on price. Nations are changed w actions not words. Thank you
— Mike Cannon-Brookes (@mcannonbrookes) March 12, 2017
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Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, continued the rally, saying the feelings of gratitude were mutual.
"@elonmusk mate, you built the world's biggest factory & then publicly dropped [🎤] on price. Nations are changed w actions not words. Thank you," he Tweeted.
The friendly public rapport between the two has grown out of a mutual goal of introducing a green energy solution to the energy crisis in Australia.
Mr Cannon-Brookes accelerated the discussion on Thursday when he challenged Mr Musk about delivering the infrastructure to help solve South Australia's rolling blackout problems.
Mr Cannon-Brookes spent the weekend "working hard" on the proposal and tweeted on Sunday night that he had met with Australia's Chief Scientist Alan Finkel who is reviewing the energy system.
"It's been an incredible 48 hours," he told Fairfax Media in a statement.
.@mcannonbrookes Can only happen with your support, and working closely with key govt and utility leaders who are strongly committed to trying new approaches
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 12, 2017
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