Catastrophic Transformer Failure Delays Waratah Battery Progress

Waratah super battery ‘failure’ reveals cracks in $1b contract award

Akaysha Energy won the right to develop the massive NSW storage project despite not having delivered a similar asset, a key criterion of the government auction.

Catastrophic transformer failure delays Waratah Battery progress

Waratah Super Battery at Munmorah faces delays after transformer failure during critical testing phase.

channelnews : NSW’s $1 Billion Waratah Super Battery Delayed After Major Fault

A major fault in New South Wales’ largest battery project has forced a delay of up to a year and could push up wholesale electricity prices while repairs are completed. Akaysha Energy, the BlackRock-backed developer behind the $1 billion Waratah Super Battery, said two large transformers were damaged during final testing, pushing the project’s completion...

Was the high cycling of Australia’s most powerful battery too much for crippled transformer?

Speculation is rife on what caused the spectacular failure of a transformer at the site of Australia's most powerful battery, and what it all means.

Akaysha says battery on track despite transformer woes

Akaysha Energy has responded to reports of a “catastrophic” transformer failure at its Waratah Super Battery, saying the battery is still operating at 350MW capacity and actively bolstering the New South Wales grid. According to the AFR, an internal email at Akaysha flagged a major issue with one of the battery’s three massive transformers. However, a spokesperson for the company said issues were actually identified with two of the transformers.…

‘Catastrophic failure' of transformer at Waratah Super Battery, Australia's 'giant shock-absorber' for the grid

Australia's Waratah Super Battery has been hit with a "catastrophic" failure at one of its transformers, reducing the project's capacity.