Chris will share the story and significance of the Port Kembla Pumped Hydro Project — a focused, high-impact contribution to the global decarbonisation effort and an important element of NSW’s energy transition.

What you’ll learn:

Why large-scale energy storage is essential for shifting NSW to renewable energy
The role of Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) in providing reliable, large-capacity storage
How, In 2022, Ross resigned as a director mc2 Energy to pursue the Western Sydney Pumped Hydro with ZEN, while Chris pushed forward with mc2 Energy PHES Illawarra site development and approvals.
What the link is between storage capacity (GWh) and low consumer prices,
What the benefits are to the Illawarra and NSW from a Port Kembla Pumped Hydro (energy and water security, jobs, new industries, housing …)
A pathway for the Illawarra to achieve the project goals.

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