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What is the first underground compressed air storage facility in Australia?

It will be the first time underground compressed air storage technology has been used in Australia. (Supplied: Hydrostor) A $638 million renewable energy project has been approved at a disused mine on the outskirts of Broken Hill. The "first-of-its-kind" underground compressed air storage facility will be built by Canadian company Hydrostor.

How does compressed air work in Australia?

The compressed air is sent down a shaft into a purpose-built underground cavern. When energy is required, compressed air is sent back up the shaft to drive a turbine, which generates electricity that can be used to stabilize the local grid, provide energy for Broken Hill, or be sold into Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) grid.

How will a new energy storage facility benefit Australia?

The expansion of this heated air through turbines drives the generation of electricity, feeding power back into the grid. This large-scale, long-duration energy storage facility is poised to reinforce the reliability of the NSW electricity grid while supporting Australia’s transition to renewable energy sources.

Is compressed air energy storage a mature form of deep storage?

Compressed air energy storage (CAES) is considered a mature form of deep storage due to its components being firmly “de-risked” but few projects are operating in the Western world. A project in the remote New South Wales town of Broken Hill promises to lead the way. From pv magazine print edition 3/24

What is the Silver City energy storage centre?

NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully said the Silver City Energy Storage Centre was a unique approach to power generation, using technology that would allow compressed air to store energy and create electricity without producing greenhouse gases.

Will a 200 MW Silver City Energy Storage Project help Broken Hill?

From pv magazine Australia Hydrostor has reached an agreement with New South Wales transmission network operator Transgrid that will see the proposed 200 MW/1,600 MWh Silver City Energy Storage Project support the reliability of electricity supply for Broken Hill by as early as 2027.