Challenges and innovations in battery energy storage systems: insights from Ausgrid
Overview
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential in modern energy management, offering solutions for grid stabilisation, renewable energy integration, and peak demand management. These systems, primarily utilising technologies like lithium-ion and flow batteries, help smooth out the inconsistencies of renewable energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, leading to significant environmental and economic benefits. However, implementing BESS comes with challenges, including high costs, technical issues, and the need for regulatory updates. Community acceptance is also crucial, requiring transparent communication and engagement strategies.
As BESS technology rapidly advances, with improvements in battery chemistry and smart monitoring systems, its role in the energy sector is expected to grow, driving the transition towards more sustainable and resilient energy systems. A community battery allows solar customers connected to the same local electricity network to share in a larger ‘community’ battery that is owned and maintained by Ausgrid. But the benefits aren’t limited to solar customers.
Community batteries encourage greater solar uptake by households and businesses, increasing the amount of renewable energy in the system. They make access to battery storage more equitable and accessible for all customers, particularly those who aren’t currently able to install their own household battery. Community batteries could also offer a flexible alternative to traditional poles and wires investment and can reduce peak demand helping distributors like Ausgrid place downward pressure on energy prices.
This event will cover trials in Cameron Park, Beacon Hill and Bankstown.
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- Date: 27 Feb 2025
- Time: 07:00 AM UTC to 08:00 AM UTC
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- 44 Market Street - Engineers Australia - Sydney Office
- Mezzanine Floor
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Australia 2000
Speakers
Michael Towe of Ausgrid
Biography:
Michael has been delivering and advising for 20 years on large-scale transformational programs in the domains of the energy industry, digital communications, information/operational technology, Intelligent Transport Systems, and civil/electrical infrastructure projects. With a proven ability to lead large multi-functional teams across technology, business, commercial, risk, and compliance areas, he has led the Ausgrid BESS Program for over 3 years.
Note:- There are a number of complementary tickets available using the Code: FREE2702! when registering on the EA site.