Energy storage system delivered to TransGrid

Power system manufacturer Magellan Power has delivered a state-of-the-art energy storage system to TransGrid, the owner and operator of one of the largest high-voltage transmission networks in Australia.

The demand management system will be used for the utility’s iDemand project. The hybrid project, which is in place at TransGrid’s Western Sydney (Eastern Creek) site, also includes 99 kW of solar panels and high-efficiency LED lighting.

The Magellan Grid Power Support System utilises 400 kWh lithium polymer batteries, which will store energy during off-peak periods at night and discharge energy to the site during the day. The bidirectional inverter uses rugged IGBT power circuitry with the latest microprocessor hardware and software.

The long cycle life of the LiMnNiCoO₂ battery, combined with the reliability and rugged design of Magellan inverters, makes the energy storage equipment suitable for many applications, including frequency and voltage regulation, peak load management, remote area power systems, solar smoothing and diesel reduction.

The product is one of many large containerised energy storage systems which Magellan has manufactured for Australian utilities. The company also makes residential and commercial versions.