Wind-battery hybrid projects could replace Australia's coal plants with superior performance, Envision Energy analysis finds
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Summary
A thought experiment by Envision Energy (a China-based tech company) suggests that hybrid wind and battery projects could replace the energy generation and grid services currently provided by Australia's remaining coal plants. The hybrid system would outperform coal plants by avoiding breakdowns and pollution while offering additional grid services that coal cannot provide. The analysis focuses on integrating wind and battery storage behind a single grid connection point in Australia.
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Daniel Ryan, who is technical lead of future grid at Envision Energy, says the China-based company can 'clearly see the value' of hybrid renewables power stations in Australia, where wind and battery energy storage could be integrated behind a single grid connection point.
A "thought experiment" by a China tech giant finds wind-battery hybrids can achieve the same generation and grid services as coal plants, but with benefits.
