How is energy stored in Australia?

Currently storage of electrical energy in Australia consists of a small number of pumped hydroelectric facilities and grid-scale batteries, and a diversity of battery storage systems at small scale, used mainly for backup. To balance energy use across the Australian economy, heat and fuel (chemical energy) storage are also required.

What types of energy storage are available in Australia?

Compressed air, thermal energy and redox flow batteries are just some of the alternative forms of long duration energy storage available in Australia. These technologies bring remarkable energy carrying capabilities, helping to maintain reliability while minimising the cost of the transition.

Is there a future for energy storage in Australia?

There is more to come. As demand for energy storage grows, new solutions are rapidly emerging. Compressed air, thermal energy and redox flow batteries are just some of the alternative forms of long duration energy storage available in Australia.

How can long-duration energy storage benefit Australia?

Seasonal balancing during low-supply periods. By embedding long-duration energy storage into the heart of the grid, Australia can move from variable renewable supply to 24/7 renewable energy on which communities and industries can rely across days, weeks, and seasons. Long-duration energy storage brings clean power closer to the end user.

Can Australia meet its energy storage needs on the road to net zero?

They are all examples of the pivotal innovation required to ensure Australia can meet its energy storage needs on the road to net zero. Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) is proving to be an important technology for Australia's net zero ambitions.

Who owns the electro-chemical battery storage project?

The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2020 and will be commissioned in 2024. The project is owned by UPC Renewables; AC Energy and Infrastructure and developed by UPC Renewables; ACEN Australia. Buy the profile here. 2.