Energy Storage News•about 22 hours ago
Australia’s largest operational BESS: Synergy completes CATL-powered 2,400MWh Collie Battery
Key Takeaway
The completion of Australia's largest operational BESS signifies a major leap in grid-scale energy storage deployment, offering enhanced grid stability and market opportunities for developers and reliable power for large consumers.
AI Summary
- •Synergy has completed the 500MW/2,400MWh Collie Battery Energy Storage System (CBESS) in Western Australia, establishing it as Australia's largest operational BESS, powered by CATL.
- •This landmark project demonstrates the increasing scale and viability of grid-scale energy storage, setting a new benchmark for large-scale BESS deployments in the region.
- •For developers, it signals a robust and growing market for substantial energy storage solutions, potentially influencing future project development, grid integration standards, and market participation rules.
- •Large power consumers in Western Australia can anticipate enhanced grid stability, reliability, and potentially better energy management opportunities due to the significant capacity provided by this BESS.
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Article Content
State-owned energy company Synergy has completed the 500MW/2,400MWh Collie Battery Energy Storage System (CBESS) in Western Australia, establishing Collie as home to Australia's largest operational battery energy storage system (BESS).