Lachlan Hensey

Lachlan Hensey, the energy and storage project lead for Yarra Energy Foundation, shares insight into their groundbreaking community battery project in Australia. He discusses the major hurdles they faced, from navigating regulatory complexities to overcoming financial challenges. Lachlan emphasizes the importance of defining the problem before designing a solution and explains how community batteries can stabilize energy and manage surplus solar. The team’s innovative approach offers valuable lessons for others looking to implement similar projects.