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As renewable energy gains traction in the National Electricity Market, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) prove crucial, underpinning grid reliability and sustainability. They manage energy arbitrage, stabilize the grid, and enable peak shaving, effectively integrating intermittent renewables. BESS also bolsters grid resilience and optimizes infrastructure, pivotal in an evolving energy landscape. As we progress, BESS signals a shift towards advanced technologies, including long-duration storage, marking a significant stride in energy innovation and underscoring its vital role in shaping a sustainable energy future
Topic: Role of Battery Storage Energy System in the National Electricity Market
Date: Thursday 18th of April 2024
Start Time: 5.00pm - 7.30pm AEST
Venue: Level 8/145 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Cost: Members $20/ Non-Members $40
Facilities: No parking provided. Catered event, please advise of dietary requirements on registration
John Hoare, Director, Queensland Battery Strategy and Critical Mineral Industries
Brooks Mustey, Head of Future Energy Development, CS Energy
As the Head of Future Energy Development, Brooks and the broader Future Energy team play a key role in exploring, identifying and commercialising asset and revenue diversification opportunities for CS Energy.
This includes the Chinchilla & Greenbank Batteries, the Kogan Renewable Hydrogen Demonstration Plant, the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant and a range of other initiatives. The Future Energy team is focused on solutions that deliver flexible energy supply and ultimately meet long term demand to support our customers, communities and workforce.
Brooks brings a strong customer focus to developing energy solutions, informed by his previous experience in roles across the mining, manufacturing and energy sectors.
Vivienne Roberts, State Leader – Queensland, Neoen
Vivienne is the head of Neoen's Queensland development team, looking at furthering the clean energy uptake for Queensland, and supporting the state's 2030 and 2050 transformative targets. She has worked on some of the largest renewable energy projects in Australia and South Africa in various roles during development, financial close and construction. Vivienne is the author of Considering Contracts, an ebook which delves into technical risks within EPC contracts for renewable energy facilities and she founded an online publication, Energy Ramblings, to share information on energy projects, people and policies
Tim Harris, CEO, Redflow
A highly experienced business leader with extensive international experience, Tim joined the Redflow team as CEO in March 2018. His proven track record has come from over 20 years’ experience working for large international corporations.
Tim has worked in a number of global companies including BT, where he held a number of senior executive roles during his 10 years and Chorus, New Zealand’s largest telecommunications infrastructure company as Chief Commercial Officer.
Tim is passionate about enabling a renewable future and positioning Redflow as the leader in providing a cost effective and sustainable energy storage solutions to the world.
Izakk Anand, Group Manager – Future Energy, GHD
Izakk has extensive experience in energy sector having acted as lead electrical & control systems engineer and project manager on number of power and oil & gas projects. In his current role as Business Group Leader for Power at GHD, Izakk oversees the power portfolio of projects in Queensland which range from early development to construction & commissioning. Izakk is committed to acceleration of energy transition and passionate about development of renewable energy zones and associated generation, transmission, and distribution capability.