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CS Energy's Michael Johnstone will be speaking at the Building Energy Grid Resilience event in Melbourne on 20-21 November, presenting on the operation of our Greenbank Battery. The event will explore topics around Australia's energy future, including: 👉 Grid modernisation strategies 👉 Energy storage solutions 👉 Transmission infrastructure development 👉 Asset management best practices. The Greenbank Battery is CS Energy's second large-scale battery and came online earlier this year. It is comprised of 108 Tesla Megapack 2XL units, each paired with its own inverter, wiring, and heat management system; with a capacity of 200 MW/400MWh, it stores enough energy to power up to 66,000 homes for up to two hours in the peak demand period. Mick's presentation will be at 2.40pm on Day 1 of the event (Thursday 20 November). Informa Connect Australia

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Powering up Australia’s energy future. We welcome today's announcement by the Commonwealth Government to support the Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage (BESS) project through the Capacity Investment Scheme. The Mt Piper BESS, planned near Lithgow NSW, will have the capacity to power up to 320,000 homes and small businesses for four hours at times of peak demand once operational. Large-scale batteries like Mt Piper BESS are becoming essential as more renewable energy comes online and traditional generation retires. We’re looking forward to seeing this project progress alongside others across Australia, all playing a role in shaping a more flexible energy future.  

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QREC has welcomed today’s announcement under the Federal Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme, including six large-scale Queensland renewable energy projects delivering over 2000MW of new clean energy capacity. Five of these projects are being developed by QREC member companies, showcasing the strength and capability of Queensland’s renewable energy industry. This milestone underscores the Sunshine State’s position as a national leader in the clean energy transition, combining abundant solar and wind resources, world-class expertise, and strong regional partnerships. As highlighted in QREC’s Queensland Renewables Growth and Investment Strategy, this is the kind of policy certainty that drives investment, jobs, and lasting benefits for regional communities across our state. Congratulations to our member companies leading the charge, and to all those contributing to a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future for Queensland. View media release from The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy: https://lnkd.in/gpZ4z3wz View QREC's Queensland Renewables Growth and Investment Strategy: https://lnkd.in/guNYzZxU Windlab Edify Energy Lightsource bp Central Queensland Power (CQP)

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We’re excited to share IAG is now a member of the Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC). QREC is a not-for-profit industry body representing solar, wind, pumped hydro, electricity transmission, battery storage and hydrogen proponents, operators and their suppliers. They work with industry, communities, and all levels of government to deliver a thriving new energy sector for Queensland. We recognise successful renewable energy development isn’t just about generation capacity - it’s about cohesive strategy, culture and leadership. It’s also about creating partnerships with rural and regional communities to deliver enduring local benefits with an approach that’s build on trust, collaboration and understanding. As a QREC member we’re looking forward to contributing our expertise to help influence energy development across Queensland, working with industry leaders to strengthen how we support proponents working with First Nations peoples and regional communities and collaborating to ensure Queensland’s energy development creates meaningful legacy across the state. Here’s to working together with QREC for a stronger, cleaner and more inclusive Queensland.

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At our Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH), Lumea has installed a 1.75km, 500kV cable – the first 500kV battery connection in Australia. This powerhouse cable forms the backbone of critical infrastructure for the substation and MREH, allowing for the delivery of energy storage to the grid, taking us one step closer to unlocking more renewable energy for Victorians. Coming in at nearly 35 tonnes per kilometre, the weight of the cable is about 50 giraffes. Installing it was no small feat – starting with careful transport of the giant cable drums, then precision hauling, jointing, and terminating. MREH, co-owned with Equis Australia, will be online at the end of the year and recently started the energisation process, a critical step ahead of coming online.

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