Commercial Opportunities For Battery Storage in the NEM

Informa's expert instructor will explain the design of the NEM and the critical issues facing the electricity industry as it undergoes the biggest transformation in its history. The course will focus on the role of battery storage in the energy transition and in particular, the revenue streams for battery storage.

You will also learn about the pros and cons of different battery technologies, project configurations (e.g. standalone versus hybrid), energy policy, and language used within the electricity industry. This course is recommended for those who need to build a strong and practical commercial understanding of battery storage in the NEM.

Who Should Participate

This course is relevant for professionals involved in the energy transition, the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM), who are seeking to deepen their understanding of the NEM and its commercial opportunities for battery storage. In particular, the course is relevant for:

Operators in the energy/asset-management space

Retailers (electricity retailers) looking to understand storage opportunities

Banks, superfunds, asset managers — i.e., financiers and institutional investors

Government personnel and consultants (regulators, policy-makers, advisors)

Battery suppliers and other companies in the supply chain

Professionals from the project developers

Key Benefits

Design of the National Electricity Market, including trends and challenges in the transition to clean energy

Key battery technologies

Revenue streams for battery storage, including energy arbitrage, FCAS, and advanced services

Using contracts to mitigate revenue risks

System planning and energy policy at both the state and federal levels