Australian compressed air energy storage project
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has conditionally approved $45 million in funding for the construction of a 200 MW / 1600 MWh fuel-free energy storage facility1. The facility will utilize Hydrostor Inc's Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) technology and will be located in a disused mine at Broken Hill, New South Wales12.
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6 FAQs about [Australian compressed air energy storage project]
Will Australia's first compressed-air energy storage facility create jobs?
(ABC Broken Hill: Bill Ormonde) Hundreds of jobs are about to be created in far west New South Wales to develop Australia's first compressed-air energy storage facility. With construction expected to begin in about 12 months, it's hoped the project will provide opportunities for the many mine workers facing redundancy.
Is compressed air energy storage a mature form of deep storage?
Compressed air energy storage (CAES) is considered a mature form of deep storage due to its components being firmly “de-risked” but few projects are operating in the Western world. A project in the remote New South Wales town of Broken Hill promises to lead the way. From pv magazine print edition 3/24
Where will Australia's first energy storage facility be built?
The energy storage facility is to be built at Broken Hill's Potosi mine site. (ABC Broken Hill: Bill Ormonde) Hundreds of jobs are about to be created in far west New South Wales to develop Australia's first compressed-air energy storage facility.
Is compressed air the future of deep storage?
For Australian agency the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), compressed air is one of the most promising deep storage technologies, largely because of its comparatively low cost, long asset life, and relative flexibility.
How does a compressed air storage system work?
To discharge, the air is released via an expander, to spin a turbine. Systems have two core components: the above-ground plant, with its turbomachinery, and the below ground storage void – which can take numerous forms. There are three different types of compressed air storage systems: diabatic, adiabatic, and isothermal.
What is Hydrostor's proposed energy storage centre?
A concept design of Hydrostor's proposed Broken Hill Energy Storage Centre. (Supplied: Hydrostor) A planned compressed-air energy storage (A-CAES) project for Broken Hill has been identified as the city's best back-up power supply option.