Energy Storage News•10 days ago
AER: 244 community battery storage systems now connected across Australia
Key Takeaway
The rapid deployment of community battery storage in Australia demonstrates a significant and growing market for distributed energy resources, offering developers new opportunities and enhancing grid stability for large consumers.
AI Summary
- •The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) confirms 244 community battery energy storage systems (BESS) are now connected to distribution networks across Australia.
- •This indicates a significant and growing market for distributed battery storage solutions, offering developers opportunities in smaller-scale BESS projects.
- •For large power consumers, the deployment of numerous community batteries can enhance local grid stability, improve resilience, and potentially influence local energy tariffs or peak demand management strategies.
- •The AER's confirmation signals a maturing regulatory and operational framework for integrating distributed energy resources into the grid.
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