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Transforming the way Australia uses energy

Energy storage is dramatically transforming the way the world uses energy. It helps to provide flexible, reliable and more efficient energy use and evens out the supply of variable forms of renewable energy.

Energy storage has become an important component of power network infrastructure, whether in the main distribution grids or on smaller microgrids and Remote Area Power Systems. With the higher costs of diesel and the quest to find more environmentally friendly energy alternatives, there is a greater need for alternative energy storage or on demand energy provision. CNF has the know-how and experience to help you take advantage of the best energy storage technologies.

We have worked with many different systems and technologies from the popular Li-Ion Batteries, to flow batteries, hydrogen batteries, gas storage, thermal storage tanks and a thermal graphite storage block pilot project.

Our highly experienced team has the know-how to provide advice on the available technologies, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Every technology has its application. We can find the best solution for your project. We also provide specialist expertise and advice on renewable energy and microgrid and offgrid power systems.

Energy storage is dramatically transforming the way the world uses energy. It helps to provide flexible, reliable and more efficient energy use and evens out the supply of variable forms of renewable energy.

Energy storage has become an important component of power network infrastructure, whether in the main distribution grids or on smaller microgrids and Remote Area Power Systems. With the higher costs of diesel and the quest to find more environmentally friendly energy alternatives, there is a greater need for alternative energy storage or on demand energy provision. CNF has the know-how and experience to help you take advantage of the best energy storage technologies.

We have worked with many different systems and technologies from the popular Li-Ion Batteries, to flow batteries, hydrogen batteries, gas storage, thermal storage tanks and a thermal graphite storage block pilot project.

Our highly experienced team has the know-how to provide advice on the available technologies, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Every technology has its application. We can find the best solution for your project. We also provide specialist expertise and advice on renewable energy and microgrid and offgrid power systems.

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