Grid Connections in Australia – Difficulties and Challenges

Time: 16:00 - 16:40

Date: 21 May

Synopsis

Connecting to the grid is one of the most important aspects of deployment in energy storage, which is especially the case in Australia. Deciding where to connect on the grid, which nodes or which technology can support the process are some of the key challenges currently for developers in Australia.

  • What new technology and innovation can be implemented when connecting to the grid?
  • What should developers prioritise when connecting an energy storage asset?
  • Opportunities of reducing system strength charges with grid forming inverters
  • What regulatory challenges are developers seeing which may cause a hinderance when connecting?

Moderator

Speaker

  • Henry Liu Technical Director - Sungrow Australia Group
  • Christiaan Zuur Policy Director of Market, Investment and Grid - Clean Energy Council
  • Rob Ashdown Managing Director - Clean Energy Transfer Fund
  • Ilyas Yousaf Technical Manager - Grid Connection and Origination - Terrain Solar

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