Our Battery
SUPPORTING TAS ENERGY TRANSITION
As part of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) system planning approach − the Integrated System Plan − identifies three optimal areas within Tasmania’s electricity network for the efficient development of renewable energy sources − known as candidate Renewable Energy Zones (REZ).
The Great Lakes Battery will be located within the Central Highlands REZ. It is hoped that a battery in this location can play its part in supporting the TAS Government to achieve a smooth transition towards their goal of 200% renewable energy output, based on 2022’s figures, as set out by the legislated Tasmania Renewable Energy Target.
LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
The Great Lakes Battery is a grid-scale battery that will connect into Australia’s national electricity grid via the transmission network.
At this early stage in the project’s development no decision has been made about which, of a number of leading battery technologies, will be used.
Whichever battery technology is chosen, the Great Lakes Battery will provide stability for the region by dispatching stored energy to the grid during peak times of demand.
Learn more about what big batteries can do.
Umwelt’s role
Umwelt are an environmental consultancy who are helping Neoen with environmental and social studies and development approvals for the project. Studies completed or underway are related to water (surface and groundwater), noise, visual, flora and vegetation, bushfire, and traffic.
These studies will be used to ensure the project addresses key environmental and planning needs.
BIG BATTERY EXPERTISE
Neoen are leading the way in delivering big batteries in Australia and around the world.
Neoen’s 150MW Hornsdale Power Reserve , more commonly known as the ‘Tesla Big Battery’, was the world’s first big battery. It has been keeping the lights on and electricity costs low for South Australians, since 2017.
Our 300MW Victorian Big Battery, near Geelong, is now Australia’s biggest battery.
Neoen’s Capital Battery is a 100 MW stand-alone battery capable of storing up to 200 MWh of energy with up to 2 hours of power in reserve.
