Full Name
Rachel Rundle
Job title
Director of Policy
Organisation
Eku Energy
Speaker bio
Rachel Rundle is Senior Manager Policy and Regulation, APAC for Eku Energy. She brings over 16 years’ of experience in energy market reform, policy, regulation, construction delivery and environmental management to Eku Energy. Prior to joining Eku Energy, Rachel played an important role at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) during the re-design of Australia’s National Electricity Market through the Energy Security Board post-2025 National Electricity Market Design.
At Eku Energy, Rachel maintains oversight of the energy policy and legislative landscape across Asia Pacific and the integration of regulatory reforms into Eku Energy’s APAC portfolio. To support the company’s project origination and development activities, Rachel maintains key relationships with Federal and State Governments, Market Bodies, Industry and community stakeholders. She has a Bachelor of Science with majors in Environmental Science and Geography from the University of Melbourne, and a Master of Energy Systems from the University of Melbourne.
At Eku Energy, Rachel maintains oversight of the energy policy and legislative landscape across Asia Pacific and the integration of regulatory reforms into Eku Energy’s APAC portfolio. To support the company’s project origination and development activities, Rachel maintains key relationships with Federal and State Governments, Market Bodies, Industry and community stakeholders. She has a Bachelor of Science with majors in Environmental Science and Geography from the University of Melbourne, and a Master of Energy Systems from the University of Melbourne.
Speaking At
Presentation title
Operating utility-scale BESS in the NEM – challenges and opportunities
Presentation summary
Since delivering Australia’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system located at the at the site of a former coal fired power station, Hazelwood PS, Eku Energy continues to advance cost-effective BESS solutions for its customers across Australia.
This presentation will explore some of the key factors influencing operations, trading and asset management of utility-scale BESS.
This includes how operational assets adapt to new market products and services; reflect on the importance of partnerships in developing and operationalising asset management and trading strategies; and share perspectives on how proposed market reforms and energy system changes may influence operational assets.
Originating and structuring projects with embedded flexibility and optionality built into their design and commercial partnerships can support the delivery of efficient and competitive energy solutions in an evolving market.
This presentation will explore some of the key factors influencing operations, trading and asset management of utility-scale BESS.
This includes how operational assets adapt to new market products and services; reflect on the importance of partnerships in developing and operationalising asset management and trading strategies; and share perspectives on how proposed market reforms and energy system changes may influence operational assets.
Originating and structuring projects with embedded flexibility and optionality built into their design and commercial partnerships can support the delivery of efficient and competitive energy solutions in an evolving market.
