The Future is Storage

Written By Zara Crichton

And the Hunter is Leading the Way.

Imagine a future powered entirely by clean energy. The sun and wind are ready, but a critical piece is missing: storage. To achieve a truly green grid, Australia needs to expand its energy storage capacity by an incredible 16 times before 2050.

The Hunter is uniquely positioned to lead this charge.

This is more than an energy transition; it's an economic revolution. With our unique blend of innovation, infrastructure, and natural resources, our region can catalyse its position as a world leader in this crucial sector.

At this inclusive Hunter Innovation Festival panel, we bring together the architects of this future. Hear from visionary founders, leading developers, and key policymakers as they debate and define the path forward. They will unpack the ambitious targets, inspire action, and showcase how our region can harness this once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Trust us, this is a panel you want to look back on and say, "I was actually there."

Meet the Experts:
Jeff NITSCH
Jeff NITSCH

Jeff is General Manager for New Markets at Acciona Energia, a renewable energy developer that had been operating in Australia for more than 20 years.  Jeff has more than 30 years of energy markets experience both in the UK and Australia and is currently assessing the potential for a Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project in the Hunter Valley.

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Sam Mella
Sam Mella

Sam Mella is a Senior Project Manager for Beyond Zero Emissions and a well-known commentator on the subject of cleantech, innovation and zero emissions in the Hunter Valley.

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Erich Kisi
Erich Kisi

MGA Thermal’s Erich Kisi co-invented the patented Miscibility Gap Alloy (MGA) thermal energy storage materials with 10 years of development experience in the field. This breakthrough tech is key to decarbonising hard to abate sectors such as industrial heating.

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Prof Thomas Nann
Prof Thomas Nann

Allegro Energy's Prof. Thomas Nann pioneers the new microemulsion flow battery for long-duration storage. This breakthrough tech is key to advancing renewables and combating climate change.

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Zara Crichton