Broken Hill renewable microgrid revived after Transgrid finds a way to dump diesel

• Transgrid is reviving plans for a renewable microgrid in Broken Hill, leveraging our 200MW compressed air storage technology.
• Originally sidelined due to regulatory constraints favoring diesel generators, the project has been reconsidered with anticipated support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
• If approved, it will integrate with existing wind and solar assets, maximizing renewables output and bolstering local grid resilience.
• Our CEO, Curtis VanWalleghem highlights the innovative A-CAES solution’s alignment with NSW’s clean energy goals.
• Transgrid views the project as a long-term consumer benefit, anticipating job creation and a pioneering renewable mini-grid.

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