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ENGIE Explains - we’re launching a new series answering some of the most common questions we hear about Australia’s energy transition. This week, we’re starting with the basics: what is a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)? In short, a BESS is a technology that uses a group of batteries to help stabilise electricity grids and store energy for when it is needed. As Australia continues its transition to renewable energy, there will be an increasing supply of solar and wind-generated power. Thanks to utility-scale BESS, electricity grids can store energy during periods of excess supply for periods when there is a shortage of renewable energy, for example periods with heavy cloud limiting solar energy production or low wind. The BESS will discharge energy during periods in which energy demand is higher than the supply at that moment. Follow along for more answers to common energy questions. #BESS #EnergyTransition #ENGIE