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Energy Storage Newsabout 2 months ago

HD Renewable Energy secures 20-year offtake for 330MWh Templers BESS in South Australia

Key Takeaway

This 20-year PPA for a large BESS demonstrates strong market demand and financial viability for long-duration energy storage, offering a blueprint for developers and a stable energy solution for large consumers.

AI Summary

  • HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) has secured a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Zen Energy for its 111MW/330MWh Templers Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Australia.
  • This long-term PPA provides significant revenue certainty for the BESS developer, de-risking the project and facilitating financing.
  • For large power consumers like Zen Energy, this agreement secures a substantial, long-term supply of dispatchable energy capacity, aiding in energy cost management and sustainability targets.
  • The project's scale (330MWh) highlights the growing market for large-scale, long-duration energy storage solutions critical for grid stability and renewable integration.

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