OpenBESS
Making grid-scale battery performance in the NEM simple to track.
OpenBESS is an open-access platform providing information and analytics about Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM)
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How we're different
Tracking how batteries are actually performing.
OpenBESS offers up-to-date and historical data on operational BESS, with insights refreshed regularly.
Revenue Insights
Information on energy and Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) market revenues for each individual BESS.
Operational Metrics
Data including battery power output, FCAS enablement, and battery cycling for better oversight.
Market-wide Performance
Insights into how each BESS is performing across the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Why OpenBESS?
OpenBESS provides data spanning from several years back to just two days ago, covering all commercially operational BESS. This enables granular visibility into battery storage usage, bridging gaps in Australia's electricity sector.
Battery storage is essential, yet not well-tracked elsewhere.- Access up-to-date operational data for informed decisions.
- Remains a free resource for the broader energy community.
Why is it free to use?
Batteries are a unique asset class—financial performance depends significantly on their utilisation and operational strategy (see our blog on this topic). Optimising battery operations is crucial for improving their economic viability, lowering energy costs for consumers, and supporting the renewable energy transition.
At OptiGrid, our mission is to accelerate Australia's energy transition by enabling better battery operators. Providing free, transparent access to battery data supports industry-wide collaboration and learning, ultimately driving more efficient and robust battery deployment.
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