Siemens and Ampcontrol collaborate to address growing demand in the renewable energy market
Siemens and Ampcontrol, a leading Australian energy solutions provider, have announced a collaboration agreement to develop technology solutions for battery energy storage and grid applications in the Australian renewable energy market. The announcement comes at a time of growing demand for these solutions due to Australia’s rapid expansion of renewable energy.
The new agreement extends the existing relationship between the organisations that have worked together on several energy and renewable projects. The agreement will focus on solutions for battery energy storage and grid applications designed around Siemens’ renowned SINAMICS S120 inverters, which provide virtual synchronous generator functionalities for system strength and grid stability in the network. Overall, this will help increase digitalisation and grid resilience and support the nation’s transition to net zero.
“It’s great to formalise the relationship with Ampcontrol who we’ve worked with for many years,” said Darryl Kaufmann, head of Siemens’ digital industries division in Australia and New Zealand. “This comes at a critical time for the renewable energy sector and the energy transition. A successful energy transition requires collaboration – especially to scale up and meet our net zero commitments. It also requires innovative and versatile thinking, supported by digitalisation and automation. We have some of the best-in-class technology being used in every industry, from mining and manufacturing to transportation, and even supporting the research on the Great Barrier Reef. The new agreement will pair our technological prowess with Ampcontrol’s expertise in designing specific solutions for the renewable energy sector. It’s a win-win for the industry.”
“We have great respect for Siemens,” said Rod Henderson, Ampcontrol Managing Director and CEO, welcoming the agreement. “Not only do they bring benchmark technology to the market, but they are also committed to providing the right-fit solutions that match some of the critical needs of our industries. The influx of renewable energy sources in Australia means the greater the challenge for stable and sustainable storage and transmission solutions. Our collaboration with Siemens will ensure we can deliver these solutions to our customers quicker than we have ever been able to, helping the industry to decarbonise and helping make net zero a reality.”