850MW/1680MWh！Akaysha Energy公司在澳大利亚运营的储能项目停运检

Core Viewpoint - Akaysha Energy's Waratah Super Battery project in Australia will undergo scheduled maintenance from November 20 to December 2, 2025, due to ongoing issues from a severe transformer failure that occurred in October 2023 [1][3]. Group 1: Project Details - The Waratah Super Battery project has a capacity of 850MW and 1680MWh, currently operating at a reduced capacity of 350MW [3]. - The transformer failure has significantly impacted the project's operational capacity, reducing it by more than half [4]. Group 2: Financial Implications - The estimated financial loss from the transformer failure is between AUD 50 million and AUD 80 million, depending on the timing of the transformer replacement and whether delay insurance applies [3]. - If the transformer replacement can be completed within six months, the loss could be as low as AUD 50 million, contingent on the speed of transformer procurement [3]. Group 3: Operational Context - The project serves as a "giant buffer" for the Australian grid, capable of monitoring 36 transmission lines and responding to grid disturbances within seconds [4]. - Akaysha Energy has coordinated with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and Transgrid for several months regarding the planned maintenance [4]. - The remaining capacity of the project is expected to be back in operation by 2026 [4].