As part of showcasing each BESS, we’ll cover challenges faced. Problem-solving techniques employed. And, of course, highlights straight from our People’s mouths!
As Australia transitions toward a renewable future, the demand for battery energy storage systems has surged. Especially in remote and grid-stressed areas, who rely more on BESS than ever to improve energy reliability and reduce the cost of living.
Greenwood has helped to address this increasing demand and support local economies in the process. These systems providing a dependable and sustainable energy backbone for diverse community needs, from retirement villages to large-scale industrial sites.
This BESS was designed primarily to provide Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS), which play a crucial role in stabilising the grid. FCAS involves maintaining the frequency of the electrical power system within a predetermined range, ensuring stable and reliable energy.
Aside from the slick cable management, working on a BESS designed for grid stability and incentive eligibility was pretty awesome!
Below the concrete slab supporting the batteries were our cables - routed beneath for a clean look, and efficient design
Just 250 metres from an high-voltage (HV) substation, this BESS required meticulous planning. And the site’s extreme topography posed challenges for the install. Basically, it was a giant battery on a hillside... Perhaps it’s best if Michael explains:
Being so close to the HV substation our team needed to take additional precautions and use specialist equipment
The team had the ability to adapt to site-specific challenges. A testament to their versatility and commitment to delivering solutions tailored to our partner’s needs.
This project’s triumph was Greenwood’s seamless integration of 75 solar systems and a 300 kWh battery. Helping power a retirement village’s renewable ambition forward.
Communication between the BESS and 75 standalone homes - and their systems - was essential for operational success
It worked! The team ensured smooth and reliable communication between all components critical to the integrated system’s performance
