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Waratah Super Battery charging ahead despite collapse of parts supplier
The company behind the $1.1 billion Waratah Super Battery at Munmorah says it is confident there will be no ramifications from the pending collapse of the project's US parts supplier. Powin advised regulatory authorities in the state of Oregon last week that it would be forced to shut down by July 28 or earlier due to poor economic conditions. It is believed the company, which is reliant on Chinese components for its battery packs, has been affected by the Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese goods. In addition to the Waratah Super Battery, Powin is supplying Akaysha's 150 MW and 300 MWh Ulinda Park battery that is under construction in Queensland. Construction of the 850MW (1680MWh) Waratah Super Battery, Australia's most powerful battery, was finished on schedule in October 2024. It was energised and registered with the National Electricity Market late last year. Testing and commissioning are ongoing. The battery's owner, Akaysha, said it recently became aware of financial difficulties at Powin. It said an unspecified contingency plan was in place to ensure minimal delivery disruption and sustained project momentum. "Akaysha Energy, as a leading global developer and operator of large-scale battery energy storage systems, has long had a robust and forward-looking supply chain strategy in place. This includes proactive risk management measures designed to navigate challenges across our supply chain," an Akaysha spokeswoman said. "Our priority remains the uninterrupted and successful progression of these projects through to operations as planned." A spokesman for the state government's energy corporation, EnergyCo, said the project was progressing as planned. "With 100 per cent of battery packs installed, the battery energy storage systems (BESS) portion of the project is progressing through hold point testing in the lead-up to the start of its operation," he said. "This process is being overseen by Akaysha, Transgrid and the Australian Energy Market Operator." The project is critical for NSW's energy security, as the state's coal-fired power stations close. It is designed to enhance grid reliability in the state by acting as a shock absorber in the event of sudden power surges from events such as lightning strikes. The broader project includes upgrades to the state's existing transmission network and the development of an overarching control system. "This is a huge step forward for the Waratah Super Battery project and our state's transition to secure, reliable grid powered by renewables and storage," director of power systems at EnergyCo, Lulu Shao, said last year. "Registering on the National Electricity Market is no easy feat, especially for the largest single dispatchable unit on the market and one of the largest grid-scale batteries in the world." "This milestone is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of Akaysha and Transgrid and their delivery partners." The company behind the $1.1 billion Waratah Super Battery at Munmorah says it is confident there will be no ramifications from the pending collapse of the project's US parts supplier. Powin advised regulatory authorities in the state of Oregon last week that it would be forced to shut down by July 28 or earlier due to poor economic conditions. It is believed the company, which is reliant on Chinese components for its battery packs, has been affected by the Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese goods. In addition to the Waratah Super Battery, Powin is supplying Akaysha's 150 MW and 300 MWh Ulinda Park battery that is under construction in Queensland. Construction of the 850MW (1680MWh) Waratah Super Battery, Australia's most powerful battery, was finished on schedule in October 2024. It was energised and registered with the National Electricity Market late last year. Testing and commissioning are ongoing. The battery's owner, Akaysha, said it recently became aware of financial difficulties at Powin. It said an unspecified contingency plan was in place to ensure minimal delivery disruption and sustained project momentum. "Akaysha Energy, as a leading global developer and operator of large-scale battery energy storage systems, has long had a robust and forward-looking supply chain strategy in place. This includes proactive risk management measures designed to navigate challenges across our supply chain," an Akaysha spokeswoman said. "Our priority remains the uninterrupted and successful progression of these projects through to operations as planned." A spokesman for the state government's energy corporation, EnergyCo, said the project was progressing as planned. "With 100 per cent of battery packs installed, the battery energy storage systems (BESS) portion of the project is progressing through hold point testing in the lead-up to the start of its operation," he said. "This process is being overseen by Akaysha, Transgrid and the Australian Energy Market Operator." The project is critical for NSW's energy security, as the state's coal-fired power stations close. It is designed to enhance grid reliability in the state by acting as a shock absorber in the event of sudden power surges from events such as lightning strikes. The broader project includes upgrades to the state's existing transmission network and the development of an overarching control system. "This is a huge step forward for the Waratah Super Battery project and our state's transition to secure, reliable grid powered by renewables and storage," director of power systems at EnergyCo, Lulu Shao, said last year. "Registering on the National Electricity Market is no easy feat, especially for the largest single dispatchable unit on the market and one of the largest grid-scale batteries in the world." "This milestone is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of Akaysha and Transgrid and their delivery partners." The company behind the $1.1 billion Waratah Super Battery at Munmorah says it is confident there will be no ramifications from the pending collapse of the project's US parts supplier. Powin advised regulatory authorities in the state of Oregon last week that it would be forced to shut down by July 28 or earlier due to poor economic conditions. It is believed the company, which is reliant on Chinese components for its battery packs, has been affected by the Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese goods. In addition to the Waratah Super Battery, Powin is supplying Akaysha's 150 MW and 300 MWh Ulinda Park battery that is under construction in Queensland. Construction of the 850MW (1680MWh) Waratah Super Battery, Australia's most powerful battery, was finished on schedule in October 2024. It was energised and registered with the National Electricity Market late last year. Testing and commissioning are ongoing. The battery's owner, Akaysha, said it recently became aware of financial difficulties at Powin. It said an unspecified contingency plan was in place to ensure minimal delivery disruption and sustained project momentum. "Akaysha Energy, as a leading global developer and operator of large-scale battery energy storage systems, has long had a robust and forward-looking supply chain strategy in place. This includes proactive risk management measures designed to navigate challenges across our supply chain," an Akaysha spokeswoman said. "Our priority remains the uninterrupted and successful progression of these projects through to operations as planned." A spokesman for the state government's energy corporation, EnergyCo, said the project was progressing as planned. "With 100 per cent of battery packs installed, the battery energy storage systems (BESS) portion of the project is progressing through hold point testing in the lead-up to the start of its operation," he said. "This process is being overseen by Akaysha, Transgrid and the Australian Energy Market Operator." The project is critical for NSW's energy security, as the state's coal-fired power stations close. It is designed to enhance grid reliability in the state by acting as a shock absorber in the event of sudden power surges from events such as lightning strikes. The broader project includes upgrades to the state's existing transmission network and the development of an overarching control system. "This is a huge step forward for the Waratah Super Battery project and our state's transition to secure, reliable grid powered by renewables and storage," director of power systems at EnergyCo, Lulu Shao, said last year. "Registering on the National Electricity Market is no easy feat, especially for the largest single dispatchable unit on the market and one of the largest grid-scale batteries in the world." "This milestone is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of Akaysha and Transgrid and their delivery partners." The company behind the $1.1 billion Waratah Super Battery at Munmorah says it is confident there will be no ramifications from the pending collapse of the project's US parts supplier. Powin advised regulatory authorities in the state of Oregon last week that it would be forced to shut down by July 28 or earlier due to poor economic conditions. It is believed the company, which is reliant on Chinese components for its battery packs, has been affected by the Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese goods. In addition to the Waratah Super Battery, Powin is supplying Akaysha's 150 MW and 300 MWh Ulinda Park battery that is under construction in Queensland. Construction of the 850MW (1680MWh) Waratah Super Battery, Australia's most powerful battery, was finished on schedule in October 2024. It was energised and registered with the National Electricity Market late last year. Testing and commissioning are ongoing. The battery's owner, Akaysha, said it recently became aware of financial difficulties at Powin. It said an unspecified contingency plan was in place to ensure minimal delivery disruption and sustained project momentum. "Akaysha Energy, as a leading global developer and operator of large-scale battery energy storage systems, has long had a robust and forward-looking supply chain strategy in place. This includes proactive risk management measures designed to navigate challenges across our supply chain," an Akaysha spokeswoman said. "Our priority remains the uninterrupted and successful progression of these projects through to operations as planned." A spokesman for the state government's energy corporation, EnergyCo, said the project was progressing as planned. "With 100 per cent of battery packs installed, the battery energy storage systems (BESS) portion of the project is progressing through hold point testing in the lead-up to the start of its operation," he said. "This process is being overseen by Akaysha, Transgrid and the Australian Energy Market Operator." The project is critical for NSW's energy security, as the state's coal-fired power stations close. It is designed to enhance grid reliability in the state by acting as a shock absorber in the event of sudden power surges from events such as lightning strikes. The broader project includes upgrades to the state's existing transmission network and the development of an overarching control system. "This is a huge step forward for the Waratah Super Battery project and our state's transition to secure, reliable grid powered by renewables and storage," director of power systems at EnergyCo, Lulu Shao, said last year. "Registering on the National Electricity Market is no easy feat, especially for the largest single dispatchable unit on the market and one of the largest grid-scale batteries in the world." "This milestone is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of Akaysha and Transgrid and their delivery partners."
AFP
07-05-2025
- Business
- AFP
Powin Raises the Bar with Pod Max: More Power, More Capacity, Same Footprint
Powin LLC, a U.S.-based global energy storage integrator, today unveiled the Pod Max, the company's most powerful and energy-dense product to date. Delivering 6.26 MWh of capacity in the same 20-foot liquid-cooled container as previous models, the Powin Pod Max offers a 25% increase in energy density over Powin's standard 5 MWh system—driving down total system costs and maximizing long-term value. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Powin Pod Max Designed with efficiency in mind, the Pod Max reduces on-site work time, requiring less cabling and fewer connections per megawatt-hour. This results in faster deployment, easier installation, and lower long-term maintenance requirements. 'Pod Max is the culmination of our relentless focus on performance, deployment costs, and scalability,' said Himanshu Khurana, Chief Technology Officer at Powin. 'By delivering higher energy density in the same proven form factor, Pod Max enables our customers to deploy more powerful systems with a lower total cost of ownership. This product represents the next evolution of our mission to optimize energy storage at every level of the system.' The Pod Max Key Features: 6.26 MWh capacity in a 20-foot liquid-cooled enclosure 25% increase in energy density over Powin's standard 5 MWh unit Significant reduction in on-site work time due to simplified cabling and fewer containers Streamlined commissioning and optimized O&M over system lifetime At the heart of every Pod Max is Powin's advanced StackOS™ platform—a fully integrated software suite that combines Energy Management System (EMS), Battery Management System (BMS), and Thermal Management System (TMS) into a single, intelligent control layer. This integration enables real-time monitoring and control down to the cell level, ensuring industry-leading system availability, optimal performance, and built-in safety. The Pod Max marks a major milestone in Powin's commitment to advancing compact, high-performance storage solutions that strengthen grid resilience, enhance efficiency, and accelerate the transition to a new energy future. Purpose-built to meet the evolving needs of grid operators, utilities, and developers, it offers a flexible and future-ready platform that combines robust technology with scalable architecture to support a wide range of use cases and deployment environments. ABOUT POWIN, LLC (POWIN) Powin is a U.S.-based global energy storage integrator on a mission to become the world's most trusted energy storage provider, enabling clean and reliable energy. With data-driven software controls, proven hardware, and experienced end-to-end project execution, Powin delivers scalable systems tailored to meet the needs of modern energy demand. Supported by a globally diversified, ethically sourced supply chain, Powin bolsters energy distribution to alleviate grid congestion, reduce costs, and strengthen aging infrastructure. Relentlessly focused on innovation and lasting value, Powin optimizes energy management, mitigates risk, and ensures predictable energy throughout the lifetime of its projects. View source version on Kate Adams Powin@ © Business Wire, Inc. Avertissement : Ce communiqué de presse n'est pas un document produit par l'AFP. L'AFP décline toute responsabilité quant à son contenu. Pour toute question le concernant, veuillez contacter les personnes/entités indiquées dans le corps du communiqué de presse.
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Powin Raises the Bar with Pod Max: More Power, More Capacity, Same Footprint
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Powin LLC, a U.S.-based global energy storage integrator, today unveiled the Pod Max, the company's most powerful and energy-dense product to date. Delivering 6.26 MWh of capacity in the same 20-foot liquid-cooled container as previous models, the Powin Pod Max offers a 25% increase in energy density over Powin's standard 5 MWh system—driving down total system costs and maximizing long-term value. Designed with efficiency in mind, the Pod Max reduces on-site work time, requiring less cabling and fewer connections per megawatt-hour. This results in faster deployment, easier installation, and lower long-term maintenance requirements. 'Pod Max is the culmination of our relentless focus on performance, deployment costs, and scalability,' said Himanshu Khurana, Chief Technology Officer at Powin. 'By delivering higher energy density in the same proven form factor, Pod Max enables our customers to deploy more powerful systems with a lower total cost of ownership. This product represents the next evolution of our mission to optimize energy storage at every level of the system.' The Pod Max Key Features: 6.26 MWh capacity in a 20-foot liquid-cooled enclosure 25% increase in energy density over Powin's standard 5 MWh unit Significant reduction in on-site work time due to simplified cabling and fewer containers Streamlined commissioning and optimized O&M over system lifetime At the heart of every Pod Max is Powin's advanced StackOS™ platform —a fully integrated software suite that combines Energy Management System (EMS), Battery Management System (BMS), and Thermal Management System (TMS) into a single, intelligent control layer. This integration enables real-time monitoring and control down to the cell level, ensuring industry-leading system availability, optimal performance, and built-in safety. The Pod Max marks a major milestone in Powin's commitment to advancing compact, high-performance storage solutions that strengthen grid resilience, enhance efficiency, and accelerate the transition to a new energy future. Purpose-built to meet the evolving needs of grid operators, utilities, and developers, it offers a flexible and future-ready platform that combines robust technology with scalable architecture to support a wide range of use cases and deployment environments. ABOUT POWIN, LLC (POWIN) Powin is a U.S.-based global energy storage integrator on a mission to become the world's most trusted energy storage provider, enabling clean and reliable energy. With data-driven software controls, proven hardware, and experienced end-to-end project execution, Powin delivers scalable systems tailored to meet the needs of modern energy demand. Supported by a globally diversified, ethically sourced supply chain, Powin bolsters energy distribution to alleviate grid congestion, reduce costs, and strengthen aging infrastructure. Relentlessly focused on innovation and lasting value, Powin optimizes energy management, mitigates risk, and ensures predictable energy throughout the lifetime of its projects.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Powin and Circulor link on battery passports for energy storage systems
US-based energy storage integrator Powin has partnered with Circulor, a supply chain traceability solutions provider, to introduce battery passports for energy storage systems in grid applications. Their collaboration focuses on material traceability from source to lithium iron phosphate battery, setting a new standard for responsible sourcing in the battery energy storage system (BESS) market. The partnership employs Circulor's traceability technology to monitor the origins and carbon emissions of key materials such as graphite, lithium, aluminium, steel and copper. The initiative provides proof of material provenance and ensures compliance with Europe's Batteries Regulation and US import and trade restrictions. Powin senior vice-president of regulatory affairs Mike Wietecki stated: 'The energy transition requires not only advanced technologies but also a firm commitment to responsible sourcing. 'Partnering with Circulor enables us to deliver traceable, transparent energy storage solutions that align with global trade and sustainability standards. This is a pivotal step in building a more ethical and resilient supply chain for the clean energy future.' Powin's battery packs for the European market will now include a digital battery passport, accessible via a QR code, exceeding the requirements of Europe's February 2027 battery passport deadline. This feature offers Powin's customers enhanced transparency, allowing for more precise servicing and maintenance of energy storage systems through detailed production information and in-life performance monitoring. Circulor CEO and founder Douglas Johnson-Poensgen stated: 'The BESS market is growing rapidly and it's clear why — our power systems need the clean, firm power that batteries can deliver. 'While we build out this portion of our energy portfolio, I'm thrilled that Circulor and Powin are showing that supply chain responsibility and circularity are of utmost importance, and achievable through transparency and traceability.' In October 2024, Powin secured a revolving credit facility of up to $200m, primarily from insurance accounts managed by investment company KKR to boost energy storage growth. "Powin and Circulor link on battery passports for energy storage systems" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
