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Grid-Forming Technologies: From Grid Stabilisation to Optimisation
Date & Time
August 25, 2026 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
TypePanel Discussion
How do grid-forming batteries fundamentally change asset management strategies compared to traditional grid-following BESS, particularly around cycling protocols, availability requirements, and the balance between grid services and energy market participation in Australia’s low-inertia system?
What commercial incentives is AEMO creating for grid-forming capabilities, and how do these new revenue streams impact project economics and LCOS calculations when compared to conventional BESS technologies operating in energy and FCAS markets?
As Australia’s grid loses synchronous inertia from retiring coal plants, how quickly can grid-forming BESS assets respond to frequency disturbances and system splits, and what does this millisecond-response capability mean for operational protocols and maintenance strategies?
What practical advice should new Australian BESS owners consider when preparing for commercial operation of grid-forming assets, particularly around software configuration, grid code compliance, and coordination with AEMO’s system security requirements?
How do Australian operators balance the technical potential of grid-forming inverters to provide exactly what the system needs against the commercial reality of maximising revenue across multiple market streams while maintaining long-term asset health and availability guarantees?
