Partnership to create renewable energy park in SA
Trina Storage, a subsidiary of Chinese multinational Trinasolar, is partnering with energy storage developer Pacific Green on a large-scale renewable energy project in South Australia — the Limestone Coast North Energy Park.
According to Pacific Green, the Limestone Coast North Energy Park will be the first of two new grid-scale co-located battery projects — collectively known as the Limestone Coast Energy Park — located in regional South East Australia. The projects aim to significantly boost energy storage capacity, enhancing South Australia’s energy stability and supporting its transition to net zero emissions.
Strategically located near the 275 kV South East Substation, the batteries will store excess renewable energy and discharge it during peak demand, helping to stabilise the grid and lower energy costs. The parks will collectively store up to 60% of South Australia’s residential solar output, preventing an average of 80,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, Pacific Green said.
With an enterprise value of $460 million and a planned installed capacity of 250 MW/500 MWh, the facility is set to become one of the largest renewable energy parks in South Australia to date.
“This collaboration with Pacific Green reaffirms our trustworthiness among global clients. Through our vertically integrated operations, Trina Storage has developed end-to-end cell-to-AC capabilities. Moving forward, we will accelerate strategic partnerships and continue creating value for our clients,” said Yang Bao, Global Marketing President of Trinasolar.
As the supplier of energy storage cells and integrator of battery cabinets for the project, Trina Storage will assume responsibility for the system performance guarantee and warranty, ensuring the reliability and durability of the entire energy storage system.
Australia’s variable climate, with its significant seasonal fluctuations in humidity and temperature, means that the anti-condensation and temperature control systems of energy storage solutions must conform to strict requirements.
Trina Storage said it had obtained multiple global safety certifications, including the world’s first UL certification for the thermal control performance of liquid-cooled energy storage containers. Additionally, the company said its anti-condensation designs have successfully passed rigorous testing by Shanghai Tance Testing Technology Co., Ltd, and it has earned TÜV NFPA69 explosion-proof ventilation system certification.
Christo Hammes, COO of Pacific Green Group, was enthusiastic about the collaboration. “With partners like Trina Storage, we are confident in overcoming future challenges. This partnership represents a crucial step forward, and we see numerous opportunities for future collaboration with Trina Storage,” he said.
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