Hornsdale Power Reserve

Hornsdale Power Reserve, located in South Australia, is a large-scale battery storage facility designed to help stabilize the electricity grid. It stores excess energy generated from renewable sources like wind and solar and releases it when demand is high or supply is low. This rapid-response capability improves grid reliability, prevents blackouts, and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. With a capacity of about 150 megawatt-hours, it acts as a giant battery that ensures consistent, clean energy delivery, supporting the transition to greener power and enhancing overall energy security for the region.