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13 September 2024

Neighbourhood battery training moves online

A man wearing glasses, a maroon turtleneck, and a dark green cardigan is speaking on camera. Next to him, a slide titled "Overview" is displayed, outlining four sessions: Why neighbourhood batteries? - Context, rationale, limitations, and alternatives. Operating a BESS: - Components, use cases, and operating models. Project implementation: - Network connection, site selection, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Project development: - Feasibility assessment, project cost centres, and project activities. A potted plant is visible in the background, and the overall setting is professional and informative.

We are excited to announce that our one-day Neighbourhood Battery training course has moved online!

This new format makes it accessible to anyone, anywhere, and allows you to move through the sessions at your own pace.

The Victorian Government’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) engaged the Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) to develop and deliver this training.

The training is free and can be accessed by anyone with an interest in neighbourhood batteries and how the role they play in the renewable energy transition.

 

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Delivered over four videos, the online course covers:

  • Problem context and key concepts
  • Operating a BESS
  • Project implementation
  • Project development

There are also pre-training materials, with an overview of foundational concepts. You can read them here.

If you are already confident with the basics, click the link below to get started!

Watch the training here

 

To support the online training, YEF will also be hosting three online Q&A sessions, to provide you with a chance to ask questions and discuss concepts covered in the training videos.

YEF staff will be available during the hour, and all are welcome to drop-in at any point for an informal chat. The focus of the session will be on the learning materials and information in the online training videos, so make sure to check them out before attending!

The sessions are free to attend, see the below links to register:

Neighbourhood batteries online training Q&A #1 – Wed 18th Sep 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm AEST
Neighbourhood batteries online training Q&A #2 – Tue 8th Oct 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm AEDT
Neighbourhood batteries online training Q&A #3 – Mon 11th Nov 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am AEDT

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