Koorangie energy storage system, Australia
Name of the Project
Koorangie energy storage system (KESS).
Location
North West Victoria, Australia, near the town of Kerang.
Project Owner/s
Edify Energy.
Project Description
KESS involves the construction of a 185 MW/370 MWh battery energy storage system.
The objective is to increase the renewable hosting capacity of the Murray river renewable-energy zone by up to 300 MW through the provision of system strength to improve network stability.
The energy storage system will use Tesla Megapacks, equipped with grid-forming inverters that operate in ‘virtual machine mode’. This will enable the system to operate in a manner akin to a conventional generator.
The project is supported by a 15-year term offtake agreement with Shell Energy.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$400-million.
Planned Start/End Date
KESS will start operations in 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Edify Energy, Michelle Grogan, tel +61 2 8790 4000 or email michelle.grogan@edifyenergy.com.
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