RWE to build Australia’s first eight-hour battery storage system
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RWE, a renewable energy firm, announced in its press release that it is planning to invest in building Australia’s first eight-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Balranald, New South Wales (NSW).
RWE’s eight-hour lithium-ion BESS “ was the only successful project in New South Wales’ first Long Duration Storage Long-Term Energy Service Agreements tender process”, according to the release. The release also stated that the BESS project was awarded a Long-Term Energy Service Agreement.
The release states that the project is planned to have a capacity of 50+ megawatts (MW) and 400+ megawatt hours (MWh). The Limondale BESS, planned to be built next to the firm’s 249 Mwac Limondale Solar Farm, will support energy by “storing excess renewable energy and feeding it into the NSW grid” when required.
Also read: Clean energy firm RWE 600MW of solar and battery storage projects in the US
Tesla has been chosen as the supplier for the BESS, and Beon Energy Solutions has been selected as the partner for the Balance of Plant.
The Balance of Plant encompasses the civil, structural, electrical, and control work necessary to link the Megapack to the current 33kV substation.
Construction for the project is expected to commence in the latter part of this year, with commissioning targeted for late 2025, as per the release.
Katja Wünschel, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, commented in the release, “RWE’s investment decision and signing of supplier contracts for the Limondale BESS project is an exciting step forward in our commitment to the Australian renewables sector and support of New South Wales’ renewable energy ambitions.”
He added, “As a battery storage pioneer, RWE develops, builds and operates innovative and competitive battery storage systems in Europe and the US, and soon here in Australia. We look forward to continuing to work with all stakeholders to help realise the country’s renewable energy goals.”
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