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Energy verified Verified Outcome TRL 9

Grid-Scale Battery for Frequency Control

domain Client: Regional Grid Operator handshake Provider: Tesla (Megapack) schedule Deploy: 2017-Present
97 Impact
Enterprise Ready
Evidence Score: 5/10
Strength: Very High

Executive Summary

ANALYST: COI RESEARCH

The world's first massive Li-ion battery (150MW) deployed to stabilize the South Australian grid, providing Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) cheaper and faster than gas peakers.

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"The proof point that batteries can replace spinning inertia. It shattered the myth that renewables destabilize the grid. The battery responds in milliseconds (vs minutes for gas), crushing the cartel-like pricing of FCAS markets."

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warning The Challenge

South Australia had high renewable penetration but an unstable grid, suffering a statewide blackout in 2016. Gas generators exercised market power, charging exorbitant rates for 'frequency control' services needed to keep the grid at 50Hz.

psychology The Solution

Built the Hornsdale Power Reserve (Tesla Powerpacks) in <100 days. The battery bids into the FCAS market. When frequency dips or spikes, it injects/absorbs power instantly. It undercut gas generators, driving down the cost of ancillary services for everyone.

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Integrations
Market Dispatch Engine
Deployment Model
Owned Asset
Data Classification
Market Data
Estimated TCO / ROI
High CapEx
POC Summary ( to )

"N/A"

shield Risk Register & Mitigation

Risk Factor Severity Mitigation Strategy
Revenue Cannibalization Medium Arbitrage trading.
Fire Risk Low LFP chemistry transition.

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Audited value realization curve

Saved consumers $150M+ in first two years Verified Outcome
Primary KPIReduced FCAS costs by >90%
Audit CycleResponded to islanding events preventing blackouts

policy Compliance & Gov

  • Standards: AEMO Market Rules
  • Maturity (TRL): 9
  • Evidence Score: 5/10
  • Data Class: Market Data

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Verified Case Study
PDF • Version 1
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Technical Audit
PDF • Audited
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The "Blind Verification" Protocol

How we verified these outcomes for Regional Grid Operator without exposing sensitive IP or identities.

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1. Raw Evidence

Audit ID: #PRIV-702
Evidence: Direct SQL Logs
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2. Verified Asset

Outcome: Verified
Ref ID: #COI-702

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