ElectraNet achieved construction completion in November 2022 for the connection of AGL’s 250MW battery at Torrens Island. We are pleased to announce that the project’s Transmission Connection Agreement (TCA) has now been executed, following the approval of performance standards.
Manager Customer Connections, Niketan Tyagi said, “Full energisation and commissioning activities for AGL’s Torrens Island battery will happen in the next few weeks.”
“Our business has an ongoing and strong relationship with AGL. We have been providing essential support in the testing and commissioning of the auxiliary load of this project while waiting for the required performance standards to be approved by the Australia Energy Market Operator and our team,” Niketan said.
AGL’s Project Director for the Torrens Island battery, Thomas Hill, said, “Securing the connection agreement with ElectraNet was a significant milestone for the project.”
“The Torrens Island battery is an important asset, both for AGL’s portfolio and the state of South Australia. The battery will support the uptake of greater levels of renewable energy, improve the security and reliability of the grid and help to put downward pressure on power prices. It’s also a key pillar of our plan to transition the Torrens Island site into an integrated, low-carbon industrial Energy Hub,” Thomas said.
