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2021
Australian regulator files proceedings over Hornsdale Power Reserve
Lawsuit filed
The Australian Energy Regulator filed proceedings in the Federal Court against the Hornsdale Power Reserve, the Tesla Big Battery, alleging that it failed to provide promised frequency control services despite being paid to stand by. The regulator said it was seeking penalties, declarations and costs. The proceedings concern the Hornsdale Power Reserve, which is associated with Neoen.
The Australian Energy Regulator filed Federal Court proceedings against the Tesla Big Battery, known as the Hornsdale Power Reserve, alleging that it failed to provide promised frequency control services despite being paid to stand by. The regulator said it was seeking penalties, declarations and costs.
Company response
Denial — Neoen
Neoen Australia managing director Louis de Sambucy said Hornsdale had repeatedly delivered on the high expectations of its performance and market impact since beginning operations in 2017
Source excerpt
The Australian Energy Regulator has filed Federal Court proceedings against the Tesla Big Battery, known as the Hornsdale Power Reserve, which is owned and operated by French renewable energy giant Neoen.
It is alleged the Hornsdale Power Reserve failed to provide “frequency control ancillary services” – services used to maintain the safe operations of the grid following power disruptions – despite making offers and receiving payment from the market operator to be on stand-by to provide them.