Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago
Akaysha Energy switches on 410MWh grid-forming BESS in Australia five months ahead of schedule
Key Takeaway
The rapid and early deployment of this substantial BESS project highlights the accelerating pace of grid-scale storage integration and its immediate impact on grid stability and reliability for energy markets.
AI Summary
- •Akaysha Energy has commissioned its 205MW/410MWh Brendale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland, Australia.
- •The large-scale BESS project was completed and brought online nearly five months ahead of its original schedule.
- •This early operational status provides significant grid stability and ancillary service capabilities, benefiting developers and large power consumers through enhanced reliability and potential market impacts.
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BlackRock-backed Akaysha Energy has commenced operations at its 205MW/410MWh Brendale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland, Australia, delivering the project close to five months ahead of the original schedule.