en.Wedoany.com Reported - EcoJoule Energy, in collaboration with Hitachi Energy and battery manufacturer EVE Energy, has launched a new battery energy storage system called EcoSTORE MEGA, designed to help utility companies alleviate grid constraints and support broader integration of consumer energy resources.
The EcoSTORE MEGA is a battery energy storage system with a power output of less than 5MW, designed for grid-following and grid-forming applications. The system combines EVE Energy's 5MWh lithium iron phosphate battery container with Hitachi Energy's WD4 power conversion system and centralized plant controller, providing active and reactive power control for utility-scale projects. Built on a standard 4.98MW/5MWh architecture, this modular system can be configured to support various storage durations, while allowing utilities and developers to adjust capacity as project requirements change.
Designed and integrated in Australia, the EcoSTORE MEGA aims to meet local operational, regulatory, and environmental requirements. According to EcoJoule, the system helps network operators alleviate constraints on high-voltage feeders and substations, supports greater integration of consumer energy resources, and reduces reliance on large-scale generation projects.
Dr. Mike Wishart, Founder and CEO of EcoJoule Energy, stated that these partnerships reflect the value of combining global technology with Australian engineering expertise. He believes that collaborating with companies like Hitachi Energy and EVE Energy allows world-class technology to be paired with local engineering experience, enabling successful project delivery in Australia. The EcoSTORE MEGA embodies this concept, combining proven Tier 1 components with EcoJoule's deep expertise in power electronics, system integration, and grid compliance to deliver a highly reliable, scalable energy storage platform designed specifically for Australian grid conditions.
Martin van der Linde, Chief Commercial Officer of EcoJoule, noted that local integration is critical to ensuring the battery system operates effectively within the Australian grid. He stated that as an Australian engineering and integration partner, EcoJoule works closely with developers, utilities, and network operators to ensure systems are designed, commissioned, and operated under real-world conditions. By locally integrating global technology, each system can be customized to Australian standards and operating environments, while providing local engineering, commissioning, and long-term support. EcoJoule manages the entire engineering and deployment process, enabling rapid and efficient system implementation, reducing delivery risk for customers, and ensuring these assets operate reliably throughout their operational lifespan.
The EcoSTORE MEGA is designed to comply with Australian and international safety and grid compliance standards, including AS/NZS and IEC requirements. EcoJoule stated that its standardized design simplifies transportation, installation, and commissioning processes, while deployment and operator training programs are designed to support project delivery.
