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Why is NSW opening a new energy storage tender?

NSW has opened the largest energy storage tender in NSW history, seeking new long-duration storage projects to boost electricity reliability and keep the lights on in NSW. These projects will help ensure a steady and reliable supply of energy around the clock.

Can long-duration storage projects be supported by the NSW electricity infrastructure roadmap?

Long-duration storage projects can bid for financial support under the new NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap Tender 5 which is now open. This tender offers support for up to 1 gigawatt of projects, which can each release energy into the NSW grid for at least 8 hours.

Where will Ausgrid's battery energy storage systems be located?

New South Wales electricity distributor Ausgrid is proposing two, 200 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage systems to be located in the north coast regional city of Newcastle, and Sydney suburb of Homebush.

Is Ausgrid proposing a battery energy storage system?

Sydney-headquartered distribution network service provider (DNSP) Ausgrid is proposing two, battery energy storage systems (BESS), both in Newcastle and Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), both well in excess of $30 million (USD 19.7 million) given their state significant development (SSD) classification.

What is the Liddell battery energy storage system (BESS) project?

The Liddell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project is being built at AGL Energy’s (AGL) Hunter Energy Hub in New South Wales (NSW). The project infrastructure will include approximately 900 pre-assembled battery enclosures. (Credit: Z22/Wikipedia)

Who is stor-energy?

Stor-Energy is a leading and specialist developer, owner and operator of large-scale battery storage systems across australia’s national electricity market.