The Briefing SPONSORED: A reliable electricity grid + a transition to renewable generation
May 8, 2025
Leesa Blazley, who leads the Community Batteries Project at Momentum Energy, shares exciting insights on revolutionizing Australia's energy landscape. She discusses how community batteries can save costs and cut emissions while boosting the renewable sector. The conversation delves into the collaboration with Hydro Tasmania to build a virtual power plant, enhancing grid stability and creating economic opportunities. Additionally, the use of battery technology in agriculture, especially dairy farming, highlights innovative solutions for energy challenges.
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Community Batteries Benefits
- Community batteries funded by ARENA aim to lower energy bills, cut emissions, and reduce grid pressure.
- They support more solar installations and benefit local communities in grid-constrained areas.
Virtual Power Plant Explained
- A virtual power plant (VPP) connects energy assets via software to act like a traditional power plant.
- It allows coordinated response to energy market demands through automation and AI.
VPP Supports Grid Stability
- VPPs help stabilize the grid by balancing supply and demand amidst variable renewable energy sources.
- More VPP assets increase grid stability and enable greater renewable energy integration.