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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

•Origin Energy's 300MW/650MWh Mortlake Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has commenced its commissioning phase in Australia, entering AEMO's Market Management System (MMS).
•This large-scale, grid-forming BESS will significantly enhance grid stability, reliability, and the integration of intermittent renewables, offering critical ancillary services to the Australian energy market.
•For developers, this project demonstrates the continued growth and regulatory acceptance of grid-scale storage, potentially opening new revenue streams in capacity and ancillary service markets. For large power consumers, it promises improved grid resilience and potentially more stable power prices due to enhanced supply flexibility.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

•BYD has introduced 'Flash Charging,' touted as the quickest passenger EV charging technology seen to date, signaling a significant leap in EV charging speed.
•This technology implies a substantial increase in instantaneous power demand at charging stations, which will impact grid infrastructure, local substation loads, and the need for higher capacity utility interconnects.
•For developers and large power consumers, this could drive demand for on-site energy storage solutions to manage peak loads and potentially necessitate upgrades to existing electrical infrastructure or new, more robust charging project developments.

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