Turning Battery Analytics into Asset Value
How do you convert state-of-health data into dispatch optimisation strategies? Are current warranty frameworks adequate for data-driven asset management? What performance transparency does investors actually require for BESS financing? How do you optimise asset life extension versus revenue maximisation? Can predictive analytics prevent catastrophic battery failures before they impact operations?
Overcoming the Cyber Security and Data Integrity Blind Spots
Battery storage deployment is accelerating alongside an unprecedented surge in regulatory requirements, but cybersecurity vulnerabilities continue to plague asset portfolios. As operators focus on meeting compliance standards, they’re overlooking a fundamental truth: modern BESS operations are just one security breach away from turning profitable energy arbitrage into an operational catastrophe. When these cyber threats materialise, […]
Networking Break
Balancing Commercial Returns with Operational Reality – Energy Trading & Revenues
How do Australian operators decide when to prioritise battery degradation management versus capturing high-value FCAS and energy arbitrage opportunities, particularly during extreme pricing events that can reach $16,600/MWh? What does absorbing merchant risk mean for Australian BESS operators in a market with volatile renewable penetration, and how do you manage exposure to negative pricing events […]
Welcome from the Chair
Australia’s BESS Reality Check: From 11GW Deployed to What Actually Works
Australia just doubled its battery storage capacity in twelve months—11 projects, 1.9GW, with Q4 alone delivering more storage than most countries deploy annually. But the deployment sprint is over, and the operational marathon has begun. As project durations stretch from 4- hours and policy schemes like CIS and NSW LTESA push assets into service faster […]
Registration & Morning Coffee
Opening Remarks from Solar Media
Wartsila
Wärtsilä Energy Storage is at the forefront of the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help customers accelerate global decarbonisation efforts by combining proven technologies with deep grid expertise. Our portfolio includes high-performance hardware, intelligent controls and optimisation software, and full-service lifecycle support to deliver lasting value across the project lifespan. From enhancing grid stability […]
Univers-AS
Univers is a Norway‑based software company delivering Bazefield®, a leading OEM‑independent operations management system for renewable energy. Built on decades of industrial IT expertise, Bazefield® provides real‑time monitoring, reporting, analytics, and workflow tools supporting wind, solar, hydro, storage, and hybrid portfolios. It is trusted across 3000+ sites and 267+ GW worldwide, making it one of […]
