Australia energy storage project gets a boost as Wärtsilä delivers a 128 MWh DC-coupled system for Octopus Australia’s Fulham Solar Hybrid facility.
Australia energy storage development takes a major step forward as Wärtsilä secures a deal to supply a 64 MW / 128 MWh battery system for the Fulham Solar Battery Hybrid project.
This project driven by Octopus Australia brings Victoria its first large-scale hybrid system that connects directly to the National Electricity Market (NEM) through DC-coupled technology
The project builds Australia energy storage innovation through its implementation of a DC-coupled battery system directly connected to an 80 MW AC solar farm by means of a DC/DC converter.
The system design lowers conversion waste while improving the overall efficiency of solar-power storage operations.
The system design of Fulham reached Generator Performance Standards (GPS) approval in June 2024 which confirmed the hybrid power architecture.
The GEMS Power Plant Controller from Wärtsilä will function as the systems control system to synchronize operations with grid standards as well as enhance value output.
The company will supply its Quantum High Energy battery technology to customers because of its high energy density and safety features.
The development process is active and will lead to project completion in 2027.
Under a long-term service agreement Wärtsilä will maintain and support the system while Australia advances its efforts to create more dependable renewable energy systems.
