The training is designed for industry practitioners, community groups, governments, and businesses that want to deploy Neighbourhood Batteries (NBs) in Victoria.
In particular, those who are seeking assistance to prepare to apply for grant funding in the 3rd and final round of the Victorian Government’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries program.
Delivered over two days, the course will cover:
- steps towards developing a robust project plan and business case for a NB
- fundamentals of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) components, operation, and procurement
- process for determining whether a NB is the right solution for your circumstances
- different value streams available to owners of NBs, including market participation, retail arrangements and network tariffs
- different business/operating models, use cases, and dispatch control methods including neighbourhood batteries in energy back-up systems
- and much more!
On the first day, participants will visit the Fitzroy North community battery, guided by Energy & Storage Programs Manager, Chris Wallin.
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Yarra Energy Foundation are providing significant co-subsidies for the general admission and non-profit tickets for Victorian attendees. All information about ticket prices and non-profit registration can be found at the link below.
- If you require booking assistance, please email tim.shue@yef.org.au
- Where: Yarra Energy Foundation offices, United Co (co-working space), Fitzroy, Australia
- Cost: from $579.70 + $14.99 fee
- Bookings: Register online via Humanitix
OFFERING | Our Services
You can find out more about the Yarra Energy Foundation services. These include:
- Feasibility studies
- Community Engagement
- Community battery strategies for local councils
- Consulting & advice
- Project management
- Solar & electrification programs
We have a small team of extremely passionate energy experts with decades of combined industry, governmental, business, and sustainability experience.
Yarra Energy Foundation acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung as the Traditional Owners of this country, pays tribute to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Yarra, and gives respect to the Elders past and present.