11 APRIL 2025
RESPONSIBLE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT 2025
Powering a Safe, Responsible and Sustainable Future!
VENUE
Greenhouse Tech Hub
Level 3 180 George Street
Sydney, NSW
SUMMIT OVERVIEW
As the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become essential for enhancing grid reliability and managing intermittent energy sources. However, the rapid growth of the BESS sector brings significant responsibilities related to safety, sustainability, and local community acceptance.
The Responsible Battery Energy Storage Development Summit is a one-day national event that brings together industry experts, community leaders, developers, asset owners, regulators, battery manufactures, construction EPCs, grid operators, and more to address these critical challenges. The summit will cover best practices for developing BESS systems that prioritise safety and responsible management of impact, while showcasing technology and strategies to manage noise and fire impact.
This Sydney-based first of its kind event offers the perfect platform for industry professionals to gain invaluable insights, participate in engaging discussions, and network with peers—all while exploring solutions for making BESS safer and more sustainable.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE
Responsible BESS Development
Best practices for site selection, design and development with ‘good neighbour’ and safety outcomes at the forefront.
C&I and Community BESS
Income opportunities, optimisation and feasibility, detailed design, grid connection constraints and lessons learned for C&I and Community BESS in the built environment.
Noise Management
Technological and design innovations to reduce noise issues from BESS operations. Best practice noise assessment, mitigation methodologies and case studies.
Planning System and Community Engagement
Case studies and examples of responsible siting leading to efficient planning approvals, and insights from state government planning managers as well as community leaders.
Battery Fire Safety
Comprehensive strategies for reducing risk of battery fires and creating effective emergency response plans.
Expert Panel Discussions
Gain invaluable insights, participate in engaging discussions, and network with peers.
WHY ATTEND?
By attending the Battery Energy Storage Development Summit, you will:
Gain insights from industry leaders and experts on cutting-edge developments and best practices.
Participate in high-level discussions on how to overcome challenges in BESS development.
Network with key stakeholders across the energy, technology, and sustainability sectors.
Walk away with practical strategies and knowledge to advance safe, sustainable BESS solutions in your organisation.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Virtual Attendee Ticket
$125
Join on-line via our live-stream link
Ask questions to the in-person presenters
Be in the comfort of your own space
On-demand viewing available
Join with your team
Electronic materials
In-Person Attendee Ticket
$325
In-person event tickets
Breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day
Ask questions of the presenters
Delegate bag and materials
Networking with peers
View demos and exhibits from sponsors
AGENDA:
Registration and Coffee
08:30am - 09:00am
Opening Remarks
09:00am - 09:15am
BESS Industry responsibilities for Energy Transition
Demian Natakhan - Enhar
Opening Keynote
09:15am - 09:30am
BESS Industry leadership for the Energy Revolution
John Grimes - Smart Energy Council
Panel Discussion One
09:30am - 10:15am
Ensuring Responsible BESS Development:
Ramping up while developing responsibly in the Australian BESS industry
CHAIR: David Leitch - ITK Services
Matt Baumgurtel - Hamilton Locke
Ronch Willner - Valent Energy
Iwan Davies - NSW Dept of Planning & Environment
Andrew Bray - RE-Alliance
Session One
10:15am - 11:00am
Battery Fire Safety:
Prevention and Emergency Response Planning
Matthew Allen - Country Fire Authority (CFA)
Ian Moore - NJM Design
Ali Asadi - Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation
Panel Discussion Two
11:00am - 11:30am
BESS Fire Safety Panel Discussion:
Latest guidelines at national and state level and practical experience from project implementers
CHAIR: Matthew Allen - Country Fire Authority (CFA)
Michael Beecroft - Queensland Fire Department
James Hansen - Fire Rescue Victoria.
Ali Asadi - Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation
Ian Moore - NJM Design
Tea Break and Sponsor Networking
11:30am - 12:00pm
Session Two
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Noise Management for BESS projects:
Holistic approach from technology design to site selection to mitigation and monitoring
CHAIR: Demian Natakhan - Enhar
Alex Stoker - Marshall Day Acoustics
Daniel Jurcola - e-STORAGE (a subsidiary of Canadian Solar),
David O'Donoghue - Power Electronics
Panel Discussion Three
12:45pm - 01:30pm
BESS Noise Management:
Perspectives from manufacturers, project developers, planning authorities and regulators
CHAIR: Alex Stoker - Marshall Day Acoustics
Daniel Jurcola - e-STORAGE (a subsidiary of Canadian Solar),
David O'Donoghue - Power Electronics
Michael Juttner - Department of Transport (Victoria)
Jonathan Song - Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
Lunch Break and Sponsor Networking
01:30pm - 02:30pm
Parallel Track in the
Wangari Room
02:30pm - 04:30pm
Parallel Track: C&I & Community BESS Session:
Commercial Battery Engineering and Grid Approvals
Technical Lessons Learned – C&I and Community BESS
Case studies of C&I BESS projects for optimised performance and revenue
BESS Revenue and Optimisation
Roger Mansfield - Enhar
Ian Foster - Enhar
Oliver Barnes - Evo Power
Andrew Reddaway - Enhar
Panel Discussion Four
02:30pm - 03:30pm
Community Engagement, First Nations and Social License to Operate:
Ensuring Long-Term Success by Building Trust and Collaboration
CHAIR: Simone Maus - Collective Insight
Courtney Paulson - AGL
Margaret Harvie - PlanCom Consulting
Sabiene Heindl - The Energy Charter
Andrew Bray - Re-Alliance
Session Three
03:30pm - 04:30pm
Planning approvals for responsible project success:
State government lessons learned
CHAIR: Demian Natakhan - Enhar
Michael Juttner - Department of Transport
Jarrod Spencer - Department for Energy and Mining - Energy Resources Division (SA)
Iwan Davies - NSW Dept of Planning & Environment
Closing Address and Key Takeaways
04:30pm - 04:45pm
Advancing Responsible BESS Development:
The Path Forward for a Responsible Community of Practice
Demian Natakhan - Enhar
Networking & Event Close
04:45pm - 06:00pm
DATE
Friday, 11 April
2025
TIME
8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM Start
5:00 PM Close
VENUE
Greenhouse Tech Hub
Level 3 180 George Street
Sydney
MEET THE LEADING PRESENTERS & PANELISTS
DEMIAN NATAKHAN
Director & Head of Utility Services
Enhar
JOHN GRIMES
Chief Executive
Smart Energy Council
ALEX STOKER
Energy Sector Lead (AUS)
Marshall Day Acoustics
MARGARET HARVIE
Director of Community Engagement
PlanCom Consulting
IWAN DAVIES
Director, Energy Assessments
NSW Dept of Planning & Environment
SIMONE MAUS
Making Collaboration Work
Collective Insight
MICHAEL JUTTNER
Manager, Renewables (Victoria)
Department of Transport
JARROD SPENCER
Manager – Environmental Regulation (Energy)
Department for Energy and Mining - Energy Resources Division (SA)
IAN MOORE
Associate Director
NJM Design
SABIENE HEINDL
Chief Executive Officer
The Energy Charter
ANDREW BRAY
National Director
RE-Alliance
ALI ASADI
System Engineer, Project Delivery, Middle East & Asia
Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation
IAN FOSTER
NSW Regional Manager
Enhar
ROGER MANSFIELD
Technical Director - Commercial
Enhar
ANDREW REDDAWAY
EV Team Leader
Enhar
MATTHEW ALLEN
Specialist Risk and Fire Safety Manager
Country Fire Authority (CFA)
MICHAEL BEECROFT
Fire Engineer
Complex Infrastructure Section, Queensland Fire Department.
JAMIE HANSEN
Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)
DANIEL JURCOLA
Director of Project Engineering, APAC
e-STORAGE
(a subsidiary of Canadian Solar),
COURTNEY PAULSEN
First Nations Engagement
Manager
AGL
OLIVER BARNES
National Business
Development Manager
EVO Power
DAVID LEITCH
Principal
ITK Services Australia
RONCH WILLNER
Head of Development
Valent Energy
DAVID O'DONOGHUE
Managing Director
Power Electronics Australia
MATT BAUMGURTEL
Partner | New Energy Lead
Hamilton Locke
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
The Responsible BESS Summit will be held the day after the Smart Energy Council Conference and Exhibition (9-10 April 2025), which attracted 12,000 visitors last year. As a proud Smart Energy Council member, Enhar is will be attending their Conference and Expo and is collaborating with the Smart Energy Council team on our BESS Summit to ensure great value for visitors through the week.
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS LEADERSHIP
Our Presenters & Panelists Represent:
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