1、August 27,2025August 27,2025“Lessons learnt developing“Lessons learnt developing big Australian batteries”big Australian batteries”Shane QuinnellShane QuinnellWheres the batteries at?Wheres the batteries at?Simply the BESS.“For the energy industry,batteries could be the most revolutionary technologi
2、cal catalyst of our time.They are key to integration of high-penetration renewables and the energy transition.Its critical we all understand them”My perspectiveBatteries are a whole new beast.“My foundation comes from nearly 15 years developing renewable energy generators including wind and solar.To
3、days 8 lessons reflect my personal journey from battery ignorance,through adolescence and to now having worked multiple Australian battery and hybrid sites,including reaching financial close.”Photo:In Kenya shortly before climbing Africas Photo:In Kenya shortly before climbing Africas second highest
4、 mountain I used to be cool.second highest mountain I used to be cool.StandaloneStandaloneOne Word,Many Meanings shared language mattersThe terms“battery,”or“hybrid,”can mean multiple things.They are often used but not always understood by all stakeholders.Types can differ greatly in design,risks an
5、d benefits:DC Hybrid(De-Centralised)AC Hybrid(Centralised)BESS is electrically independent.Can be geographically located on the same site.BESS and generator connected at the AC level.BESS are generally centralised.BESS and generator connected at DC level.BESS located next to generators.Mixed Generat
6、ionMultiple generation types with or without a BESS(in whatever configuration).OptionalHybridHybrid*Two connections*Two connections*One connection*One connectionNational Electricity Market(NEM)National Electricity Market(NEM)1 1Many BESS,One Site multiple types can co-existMixed project developments