Australia registers first eight-hour duration grid battery

Australia registers first eight-hour duration grid battery

Australia has commissioned its first eight-hour-duration battery energy storage system, marking a key milestone in the nation’s transition to renewable energy.From pv magazine Australia he Australian arm of German energy utility RWE has confirmed the 50 MW/400 MWh Limondale BESS, near Balranald in southwest New South Wales, is registered with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). RWE said the BESS, located next to its existing, 249 MW Li…

Australia’s first eight-hour battery registered with AEMO

Australia’s energy transition has reached a new milestone with the nation’s first eight-hour duration battery energy storage system now registered and eligible to begin commissioning and testing ahead of commercial operation.The Australian arm of German energy utility RWE has confirmed that the 50 MW / 400 MWh Limondale battery energy storage system near Balranald in southwest New South Wales (NSW) is now registered with the Australian Energy Ma…