Australia's Most Powerful Battery Demonstrates Full Capacity: Waratah Super Battery Nears Commissioning

澳洲最強電池展現完整容量：Waratah 超級電池即將啟用

Grid Transformation Milestone

電網轉型里程碑

Australia has marked a major milestone in its energy transition with the Waratah Super Battery, which recently injected its entire 850 MW capacity into the grid for the first time as part of final commissioning tests.

澳洲通過 Waratah 超級電池其能源轉型達成里程碑，首次於最終測試中將其 850 兆瓦容量注入電網。

Not only is Waratah the most powerful battery ever connected to Australia's grid, but it also represents a critical upgrade in how the nation manages energy system stability and flexibility.

Waratah 不僅是目前連接澳洲電網最強電池，也代表國家如何管理能源系統穩定性與靈活性的關鍵升級。

Unlike previous storage projects judged primarily by energy (MWh), Waratah stands out in power delivery (MW), surpassing all other batteries, especially in New South Wales where its output exceeds all eight of the state's current battery projects combined.

與以往主要能源（MWh）判斷先前儲能專案不同， Waratah 電力輸送（MW）方面脫穎而出，超過其他電池，特別於新南威爾士州，其產量超過該州目前八個電池專案總和。

Role as a Shock Absorber

作為減震器的角色

Built on the site of the decommissioned Munmorah coal plant, the Waratah Super Battery's key function is to operate as a "shock absorber" for the grid.

Waratah 超級電池建退役 Munmorah 煤電廠現場，其關鍵功能作為電網「減震器」運作。

In practical terms, this means Waratah enables vital transmission lines feeding major cities such as Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong to run at higher capacity with greater resilience to disruptions.

實際上，Waratah 使悉尼、紐卡斯爾與臥龍崗等主要城市供電的重要輸電線路能以更高的容量運行，並具有更強抗中斷能力。

Should a fault or sudden disturbance occur, the battery can instantly inject power or absorb excess energy, stabilizing supply and preventing blackouts.

若發生故障或突然干擾，電池可立即注入電力或吸收多餘能量，穩定供電，防止停電。

Its speed of response provides significant reassurance to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), especially as extreme weather increases the likelihood of unexpected outages.

其反應速度為澳洲能源市場運營商（AEMO）提供重大保障，特別隨著極端天氣增加意外中斷可能性。

Integrated System Response

整合式系統回應

Waratah's operational contract is intricately linked with other renewable and flexible assets, including the Metz solar farm, Sapphire wind farm, and Tumut pumped hydro generator.

Waratah 營運合約與其他再生與靈活資產緊密相連，包括 Metz 太陽能發電廠、Sapphire 風力發電廠與 Tumut 抽水式水力發電機。

When grid stability is at risk, these facilities coordinate, providing layered safety nets.

當電網穩定性面臨風險，設施進行協調，提供分層安全網。

The contract for Waratah itself is flexible, requiring the battery to make available as much as 700 MW and 1,400 MWh at certain times, while at others it can operate more autonomously and trade surplus capacity on open markets.

Waratah 本身合同要求電池於某些時候提供高達 700 兆瓦與 1,400 兆瓦時電力，而其他時候，可自主營運並於開放市場交易過剩容量。

This arrangement reflects a move toward more versatile, dynamic electricity systems.

此安排反映向更通用、動態電力系統轉變。

Market Impact and Industry Growth

市場影響與產業成長

Operated by Akaysha Energy, a newcomer to the sector, Waratah is emblematic of broader changes in Australia's battery landscape, with close to 50 large-scale storage projects in various stages of development or operation nationally.

Waratah 由該行業新人 Akaysha Energy 經營，是澳洲電池產業更廣泛變化象徵，於全國範圍近 50 個大型儲能專案處於不同開發或營運階段。

Akaysha is also involved in several additional batteries, such as Brendale, Ulinda Park, and the major Orana project.

Akaysha 參與其他幾個電池，如 Brendale ， Ulinda Park 與主要 Orana 專案。

The success and scale of Waratah underscore the increasing importance of battery storage in supporting renewables and managing grid security during Australia's shift away from coal-fired power.

Waratah 成功與規模凸顯澳洲遠離燃煤電廠期間，電池儲能技術支持再生能源與管理電網安全方面的關鍵地位。

Future Outlook

未來展望

While Waratah takes the crown for power capacity, the title for largest storage by energy remains with the 2,240 MWh Collie battery in Western Australia.

雖然 Waratah 以電力容量奪冠，但最大儲存能量紀錄仍由西澳 2,240 MWh Collie 電池保持。

Together, these projects highlight Australia's rapid progress in large-scale energy storage and the ongoing evolution of the grid.

此專案共同突顯澳洲於大規模儲能方面快速進步及電網持續發展。

As batteries like Waratah become central to transmission planning, energy market participation, and resilience strategies, the country continues to solidify its global leadership in integrating renewables and advanced grid management.

隨著 Waratah 等電池成為傳輸規劃、能源市場參與與彈性策略核心，該國繼續鞏固其整合再生能源與先進電網管理方面全球領導地位。