Akaysha is developing an advanced 100MW/200MWh BESS at the Palmerston Terminal Station in Tasmania. The BESS facility is intended to use the latest grid forming inverter technology offering Virtual Synchronous Machine (VSM) services to the Tasmanian network.
The Palmerston BESS will aim to provide system strength and inertia services to the Tasmanian region, supporting the connection of new renewables as part of Tasmania’s 200% renewable objective.
The proposed site is located in the T3 Central Highlands Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) as proposed by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). It is also adjacent to Palmerston Terminal Station reducing the need for long distance power lines and mitigating visual impacts.