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The energy storage project will provide EnergyAustralia with a natural hedge against such market fluctuations and help stabilise energy prices and ensure a more resilient energy supply. “At EnergyAustralia, our purpose is to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all,” said EnergyAustralia Managing Director, Mark Collette.
What is EnergyAustralia's biggest project ever?
EnergyAustralia, one of Australia's big three gentailerw, on Friday turned the first sod on what is its biggest project ever, the 350MW/1,400MWh Wooreen Energy Storage System (WESS) next to the existing gas peaker plant the Jeeralang Power Station. “This is the biggest project we've ever done.
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Does Australia support energy storage infrastructure?
The Australian government strongly supports energy storage infrastructure though the Capacity Investment Scheme and NSW Energy Infrastructure Roadmap, with highly competitive biannual tenders offering revenue underwriting to attract investment and ensure financial stability in a volatile market.
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