Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has partnered with CATL, a leading battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturer, to develop an 8-hour battery storage solution – doubling the current industry standard, according to a joint release.
Developed in collaboration with CATL and Quinbrook affiliate Private Energy Partners, the system will be deployed across multiple sites in Australia.
Quinbrook plans to roll out over 3 GW of long-duration storage capacity for industrial customers.
Advancing renewable reliability
The innovation aims to extend solar power availability, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources. “Projects in high year-round solar locations can already produce power for up to 14 hours a day. Doubling the storage duration improves cost competitiveness to a significant degree,” the company stated.
The system enables industrial customers to run two 8-hour shifts entirely on solar power while lowering grid costs and reducing strain on baseload plants.
“This exciting advance brings us one step closer to 24/7 renewable power,” said David Scaysbrook, Quinbrook Co-founder and Managing Partner.
“We believe we are on the cusp of a solution enabling our Future Made in Australia ambitions.”
Deployment and grid impact
Initial deployment sites include Quinbrook’s Supernode site in Brisbane, Australia’s largest BESS campus, along with locations near heavy industry in Gladstone and the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct in Townsville.
The system is expected to enhance grid stability and reduce power costs.
Quinbrook will also integrate its Quintrace platform to optimise carbon emissions. “Quintrace enables carbon emissions impact to be factored into operational decision-making,” said Brian Restall, Quinbrook Managing Director for APAC.
Quinbrook sees this as a step toward making Australia a leader in clean energy. “Whoever controls critical minerals, controls the energy transition,” said Scaysbrook.
“Australia is well placed to leverage its cost advantages and resource wealth to become a leading host nation for new export industries.”
CATL expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration. “By combining our cutting-edge battery technology with Quinbrook’s vision, we aim to accelerate the global transition to reliable, low-carbon power,” said Tan Libin, CATL Chief Customer Officer.
Quinbrook aims to support Australia’s green energy ambitions while advancing the economic feasibility of renewable energy-powered industrial growth.
[Image credit: Quinbrook and CATL]
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