Energy infrastructure company Epic Energy’s Mannum Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has completed construction and moved into the commissioning phase.
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Epic Energy CEO Clive D’Cruz said, “In May, the Mannum BESS achieved the necessary registration with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), which then signals the project’s move into the commissioning phase.
“Commissioning involves extensive testing which is closely coordinated in conjunction with AEMO and ElectraNet. We expect this will take a number of months to complete before the BESS begins commercial operations later in the year.”
Located adjacent Epic Energy’s two solar farms at its Mannum Energy Park, the BESS will be able to send 100MW of power into the electricity grid for up to two hours—enough to power about 16,000 South Australian homes for a day.
The BESS will absorb surplus energy when demand is low and direct it into the grid to help support the consistent supply of renewable electricity to South Australian consumers, and the national grid, when demand peaks.
“We are excited to see this project moving towards operations and being a valuable part of the South Australian energy market and the Mannum community,” D’Cruz said.
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Epic Energy recently announced a significant funding contribution to the much-needed lighting upgrade at the Mannum Oval Complex and Showground.
