Stanwell, Queensland's main electricity supplier, has begun bidding for battery energy storage systems. The company is developing a detailed plan for the deployment of a 150MW/300MWh battery energy storage system for the Tarong Power Plant in the Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in southern Queensland. The project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2023, and the group is also studying the deployment of a second 150MW/300MWh battery energy storage system in the Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in Central Queensland. The energy storage system will be deployed near the company's other coal-fired power plant Stanwell power plant, and plans to open operations in 2024.

　　The company launched a tender on October 14 to solicit bids from a number of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors. This is a two-stage bidding process in two renewable energy zones: one in southern Queensland and the other in central Queensland. The content of the bid is mainly to supply and install the battery energy storage system and related substation engineering required by the project. As of November 11, potential bidders must submit an application and be required to provide a quote for the delivery of the energy storage project.

　　Adam Aspinall, the acting CEO of Stanwell, previously stated that the deployment of battery energy storage systems at the Tarong Power Plant enables Stanwell to use the existing land and power infrastructure, and supports the safety and reliability of renewable energy and power systems. Sexual investment.

　　The United States, Australia, and other countries and regions have already had many similar plans to determine decommissioned coal-fired power plants as the best choice for the deployment of battery energy storage systems. With the decommissioning of fossil fuel power generation facilities, there are also opportunities to reuse these abandoned facilities to reduce a lot of infrastructure costs.

　　These projects will create more local employment opportunities during their 8-month construction period and 20-year expected operation period. Bidders must comply with the state’s procurement policies and best practice principles, which include health and safety regulations. at the same time. Stanwell also wanted to understand the sustainability practices of bidders, including battery and component recycling measures.

　　The company said in a statement: "The deployed battery energy storage system will enable us to support renewable energy investment and maintain the safety and reliability of the power system. The battery energy storage system will provide value through energy conversion, while also providing value. Provide basic system services."

　　Other recent developments in the energy storage industry in Queensland include renewable energy developer Genex Power preparing to build a 50MW/100MWh battery energy storage project in the state, which will use the Tesla Megapacks battery energy storage system.

　　Lithium-ion battery (LIB) has become the main energy storage solution in modern social life. Among them, lithium iron phosphate batteries are a perfect substitute for lead-acid batteries, and are the first choice for grid-connected peak shaving, off-grid energy storage, photovoltaic energy storage, UPS, data center and other industries.