Energy Storage News•about 14 hours ago
400MWh grid-forming New England BESS registered with Australia’s AEMO
Key Takeaway
The successful registration of a large, grid-forming BESS with AEMO underscores the growing role of advanced battery storage in providing critical grid services and achieving market integration.
AI Summary
- •A 200MW/400MWh grid-forming BESS in New South Wales, Australia, has registered with AEMO, marking a critical step towards market operation.
- •This project demonstrates the successful deployment and regulatory integration of large-scale, advanced battery storage capable of providing essential grid stability services.
- •For developers, this signifies a key milestone in project execution and market entry for substantial BESS assets, particularly those with grid-forming capabilities.
- •For large power consumers, the addition of grid-forming BESS enhances grid reliability and resilience, potentially mitigating supply interruptions and price fluctuations.
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