SEC inspires uni students to pursue a career in renewables

Student ambassadors from Engineers Australia have been given a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the world’s biggest batteries to see what a career in the renewables sector can offer.

The students from universities across Melbourne visited SEC’s Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, located in Plumpton and co-owned with renewable energy investor Equis Australia.

The students were able to see the project’s 444 battery units and massive 335-tonne transformers up close. The units form a 600-megawatt battery energy storage system which will enhance Victoria’s electricity network by storing excess rooftop solar energy releasing it during times of high demand.