Cranbourne bess French Southern Territories

What is Cranbourne West Bess?

The installation of the Cranbourne West BESS is aiming to provide a range of valuable functions to the electricity market and network, including: Network support via a range of potential functions including Fast Frequency Response, Reactive Power Support and Voltage Stability.

What is the Cranbourne West Buss project?

The Cranbourne West BESS project is currently being develop by Macquarie Corporate Holdings Pty Limited (The Proponent), with a desired capacity of 200 MW / 400 MWh and a co-located 220kV/33kV substation. A 220kV HV reticulation will connect the BESS to the existing Cranbourne AusNet terminal station.

Where is Bess located in Victoria?

Also in Victoria, the Hazelwood 150 MW / 150 MWh BESS is located 30 kilometres west of Melbourne on the site of a retired coal-fired power station, and is jointly funded and developed with France-headquartered energy company Engie, and built and operated by Fluence.

Is Cranbourne West at risk of flooding?

However, 14% of the City of Casey, containing Cranbourne West, is at risk of flooding and 16 floods have occurred in the past 100 years . The location of the BESS should be designed to be above the appropriate flooding level.

Who is supporting the Bess project at rangebank?

The project is also supported by minority equity partner Perfection Private. Chief Executive Officer, Steven Murphy said: “Perfection Private is delighted to invest with GIG and Shell Energy to deliver the BESS at Rangebank.

Where should the Bess be located?

The location of the BESS should be designed to be above the appropriate flooding level. There has been approximately 68 recorded lightning strikes within a 30km radius of Cranbourne West in the last 30 years, however the last recorded lightning strike was in 2001 .