What is the Australian battery performance standard (ABPS)?

This proposed performance Standard is currently referred to as the Australian Battery Performance Standard (ABPS). This Project received funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) through its Advancing Renewables Program and the Victorian Government through its New Energy Jobs Fund.

What is the Australian battery performance standard development project?

The Australian Battery Performance Standard development project is about developing an evidence based draft Standard that allows consumers and investors to make informed decisions when looking to purchase a home storage or light commercial battery system.

What is the battery storage system performance standard (BSE)?

The Battery Storage System Performance Standard project developed various BSE performance tests, which were then validated through extensive testing of commercially available BSE. Additionally, the project also developed:

How is energy stored in Australia?

Currently storage of electrical energy in Australia consists of a small number of pumped hydroelectric facilities and grid-scale batteries, and a diversity of battery storage systems at small scale, used mainly for backup. To balance energy use across the Australian economy, heat and fuel (chemical energy) storage are also required.

What is the most relevant document for the storage industry?

In the Australian context, deployment of the standard "AS/NZS 5139:2019: Electrical installations - Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment" can be considered as the most relevant document to the storage industry in general.

Why is battery safety important in Australia?

Battery safety is a critical requirement for any system sold in Australia. Although a range of documentation exists, as well as Standards, covering aspects of safety, there are a number of gaps and challenges where information is limited or missing.