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What is still being investigated
the capacity and staging of the initial and later development
the proportion and location of renewable generation
battery capacity and duration
gas generation technology and operating profile
The project is being designed with new generation capacity to meet its demand rather than relying on existing Darwin-Katherine grid capacity. The current concept combines renewable generation, battery storage and gas-fired generation. The exact capacity, mix and staging are still being designedÂ
How the proposed system would work
Renewable generation would supply power when available. Batteries would provide rapid balancing and short-duration storage. Gas-fired generation would provide firm power when renewable output and stored energy are insufficient
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Beetaloo Digital expects the project to fund the generation, storage, connections and other energy infrastructure required for its own demand
Potential benefit for the Territory system
The Darwin-Katherine electricity system is small and isolated, with limited existing capacity and major generation investment required over coming years. If the project adds substantial new generation and appropriate connection and commerical arrangements are agreed, it could strengthen system reliability, stability and resilience
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It may also reduce pressure on future system costs by bringing private investment into new generation and infrastructure
connection arrangements and any interface with the Darwin-Katherine electricity system
emissions, noise, resilience and emergency arrangements