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Tim Barass is the new Regional Director – Asset Development at GridBeyond, Australia

Tim Barrass, has joined GridBeyond’s Australian team as Regional Director – Asset Development. Tim’s new hire confirms GridBeyond’s objectives to expand its Front of the Meter (FTM) portfolio in Australia helping businesses to optimise their renewables assets, while generating savings and revenues, and reduce carbon emissions. 

Australia’s coal fired power stations are planned to  close  by2038 – five years earlier than previously expected – and variable renewable energy capacity will need to triple by 2030 and increase sevenfold by 2050. As a result the FTMmarket is rapidly growing.

The country is at the forefront of  significant battery energy storage system (BESS) development, supplemented by steady behind-the-meter (BTM) installations and community batteries.

As Asset Development Director, Tim will look at battery asset optimisation, trading software and community batteries. His extensive experience in the energy industry over the past 20 years covers transmission, distribution, wholesale markets and demand management working across renewable development, government, consulting &regulatory as well as  supporting the development of large scale renewable projects in the National Electricity Market. 

 “Australia has the ambitious target of reaching net zero by 2050, however increasing the share of renewables can result in curtailment and congestion costs. GridBeyond smart energy platform ‘Point’ helps asset owners to unlock new revenues, manage curtailment and price volatility, while supporting the wider economy transition to a net zero future. I look forward to support businesses to reach their goals through my work at GridBeyond”, Commented Tim Barrass, Regional Director at GridBeyond. 

GridBeyond Sales Director, Australia, Lisa Balk said: “We are delighted to have Tim onboard to support asset owners to achieve their decarbonisation targets while supporting the country towards net zero. The Australian electricity system is going through many changes and to achieve its net zero target will  require a reliable and modern grid able to rely on a combination of renewables, storage and firming technologies..

Our products can guarantee the successful integration of renewables into the grid  maximising revenue opportunities for businesses”.

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