Neighbourhood batteries are capturing the attention of a broad range of energy stakeholders due to the unique range of benefits they stand to offer such as addressing energy equity, stabilising the network and providing an increased sense of autonomy and control for local communities.

This one-day, invitation only event will bring together key players across industry, academia and government to outline actions required of different sectors to ensure this form of technology has a positive impact.

Agenda (draft):

9.30am: Welcome & introduction

9.45 - 11am: Current state of play

Overview of models, benefits, concerns & risks
Policy, regulatory and social challenges: experiences from the Neighbourhood Battery Initiative
Network tariffs and market mechanisms
Ensuring environmental and social standards
Retailer perspective on the challenges and pathway forward

10:00 - 11:30am: Morning Tea

11.30 - 12.30pm: Key issues (benefits and barriers)

Network tariffs
Planning
Community acceptance
Resilience
Business models

12.30 - 1.30pm: Lunch

1.30 - 3pm: Evaluating individual projects

3 - 3.30pm: Afternoon Tea

3.30 - 4.30pm: The role of government and market bodies

Confirmed speakers include:

Laura Lynch, Dept of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Victoria
Nick Mason-Smith, Indigo Power
Anthony Seipolt, Cadency Consulting
Mark Byrne, Total Environment Centre
Hedda Ransan-Cooper, Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program
Marnie Shaw, Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program

A full list of speakers and agenda coming soon.

Please note this event is in-person only.

This event is generously sponsored by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Victoria State Government.

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Agenda (draft):

The future of neighbourhood batteries in Australia