Nationleading Strengthens Grid Tender

The largest synchronous condenser in Australia has now started operating in Elmhurst The Ararat Synchronous Condenser will allow an additional 600 megawatts of renewable energy generation to connect to the grid and deliver more reliable power for the west of VictoriaThe large spinning machine supports system stability and allows the electricity network to host more renewable energy It maintains a balance between power generation and consumption quickly responding to sudden changes in power demand to stabilise the gridAustralian Energy Operations is delivering and operating the project with Victorian renewable company Beon Energy Solutions carrying out construction work This is just one of 12 projects being delivered as part of Victorian Labors 480 million investment in strengthening the states grid so more renewable energy can flow to Victorian homes and businessesTogether these projects will unlock 23 gigawatts of clean energy enough to power 16 per cent of Victorias annual electricity needs while delivering economic benefits and new opportunities for regional communitiesOnly Labor will maintain the lowest electricity prices in the country deliver the replacement energy infrastructure needed to keep the lights on and put regional jobs firstUnder the last Liberal government investment in renewables ground to a halt due to their planning restrictions over 4 billion in investment left the state and they will do it again if electedJess Wilsons Liberal One Nation Coalition will stop the energy transition rip this 18 billion in wages from regional workers send power bills skyrocketing and leave Victorians in the dark Quote attributable to Minister for Energy and Resources Lily DAmbrosioOnly Labor will invest in the technology Victoria needs to lower bills and keep the lights onQuotes attributable to VicGrid Chief Executive Alistair ParkerThis project is another example of how we can work with industry partners to deliver the energy infrastructure Victoria needs while ensuring local communities share in the longterm social and economic benefitsQuotes attributable to Australian Energy Operations Chief Executive Glen ThomsonThe Victorian Government should be congratulated for their vision and foresight to invest in this type of technology to support system strength in the grid and underpin further renewable generation investment in this part of Western Victoria






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