Newman large capacity energy storage power supply

What is Newman power plant – battery energy storage system?

The Newman Power Plant – Battery Energy Storage System is a 30,000kW energy storage project located in Newman, Western Australia, Australia. The market for battery energy storage is estimated to grow to $10.84bn in 2026.

What is the Alinta Energy Newman Battery Storage Project?

The Alinta Energy Newman Battery Storage Project is designed to improve the performance of the islanded high voltage network in the region, supplying power to major iron ore producers. The battery supports the 178 MW open cycle gas turbine Newman Power Station by emulating a 30 MW gas turbine and providing spinning reserve.

What is Newman Power Station?

More than great energy. That's better™. Located in the Pilbara region of WA, Newman Power Station is a 178MW dual fuel (gas and distillate) power station that has supplied electricity to the area since the 1970s.

What's in the box at the Newman Power Plant?

Kokam's NMC lithium ion technology is what's in the box at the Newman Power Plant. A big battery has been coupled with a gas-fired power plant by ABB in WA. The 30 MW battery storage system comprises five 6 MW ABB Powerstore batteries, transformers, switchgear and the company’s Microgrid Plus automation and control platform.

What is ABB's Newman Power Station battery system?

ABB claims that the system is one of the largest battery systems to be coupled with a gas-fired power plant globally. The system will not only reduce gas consumption and carbon emissions from the Newman Power Station, but will also ensure interrupted power supply by discharging when faults cause an existing gas turbine to fail.

How does a Newman Power Station battery work?

The battery supports the 178 MW open cycle gas turbine Newman Power Station by emulating a 30 MW gas turbine and providing spinning reserve. It also delivers frequency control, voltage regulation and reduces peak demand on the gas turbine at the Newman Power Station.