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Is Ausgrid proposing a battery energy storage system?
Sydney-headquartered distribution network service provider (DNSP) Ausgrid is proposing two, battery energy storage systems (BESS), both in Newcastle and Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), both well in excess of $30 million (USD 19.7 million) given their state significant development (SSD) classification.
Will Ausgrid build a battery energy storage system in Newcastle?
New South Wales (NSW) electricity distributor Ausgrid is proposing to build two AUD30 million ($19.7 million), 200 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the city of Newcastle, and Sydney suburb of Homebush.
Where will Ausgrid's battery energy storage systems be located?
New South Wales electricity distributor Ausgrid is proposing two, 200 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage systems to be located in the north coast regional city of Newcastle, and Sydney suburb of Homebush.
How much energy can Ausgrid store?
We're planning for the energy network of the future, now. This battery will store 400MWh of energy - that's enough to power up to 27,000 Ausgrid households a day. As we switch to renewable sources like solar and wind power, we need more energy storage to make sure we have power when the sun isn't shining, and the wind isn't blowing.
What is Ausgrid & how does it work?
Ausgrid has form with community batteries, installing nine with federal funding since the program began until August this year. It says the batteries will push energy prices lower by feeding power into the grid at peak times. The Steel River BESS in Newcastle won't be the only one in the area.
What is Ausgrid's AUD30 million Bess project?
Sydney-headquartered electricity distribution network service provider Ausgrid is planning two AUD30 million BESS, in Newcastle and Sydney, both in the state of NSW. Ausgrid said the projects would supply electricity to Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) during peak demand periods and store excess electricity during times of low demand.