Hybrid.

Attributes

Hybrid projects combine two or more technologies — wind, solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) — to deliver more stable, flexible and resilient energy outcomes. These projects are particularly attractive as they optimise land use, improve grid performance and enhance the commercial profile of a site.​

For each property, AEA undertakes an integrated technical and financial assessment to determine the most productive and cost-effective solution for the local network and market conditions. Projects maybe designed to prioritise energy output, grid stability, frequency response, load support or a combination of these outcomes. Technologies are never assessed in isolation, where appropriate projects are configured as multi-technology solutions incorporating wind, solar and BESS.​

In practice, hybridisation is now the norm. Most utility-scale solar projects incorporate battery storage to some extent, and many wind sites can accommodate complementary solar or storage infrastructure. AEA always considers hybrid configurations from the outset to ensure projects are optimised for long-term performance, grid requirements and returns for landowners, communities and capital partners.