Full Name
Li Zi
Job title
Deputy General Manager - Energy Storage
Organisation
Goldwind Australia
Speaker bio
Li Zi is the Deputy General Manager, Energy Storage at Goldwind. With more than a decade of experience in the renewable energy sector, Li Zi brings extensive expertise in investment, energy storage, and asset management.
Prior to relocating to Australia, she held senior positions at Goldwind in China where she led the development of battery energy storage systems for international markets. With a strong foundation in both the technical and commercial dimensions of the industry, Li Zi plays a key role in advancing Goldwind’s energy storage strategy and supporting the integration of renewable energy across the region.
Prior to relocating to Australia, she held senior positions at Goldwind in China where she led the development of battery energy storage systems for international markets. With a strong foundation in both the technical and commercial dimensions of the industry, Li Zi plays a key role in advancing Goldwind’s energy storage strategy and supporting the integration of renewable energy across the region.
Speaking At
Presentation title
Boosting Wind Value with DC-Coupled BESS
Presentation summary
As demand grows for efficient renewable energy integration, DC-coupled Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a transformative solution. Goldwind is delivering its first Australian DC-coupled wind turbine BESS solution, designed to save time, reduce costs, and match the performance of traditional AC BESS located within wind farms.
Using a single grid model and fewer components for grid-forming significantly reduces conversion losses and improves overall system efficiency. It simplifies integration with other renewable sources, such as solar, and enables faster response times with enhanced control for ancillary services like frequency and voltage regulation. DC coupling also optimises energy dispatch and storage, minimises curtailment, and boosts grid stability. The outcome: lower operational costs, better asset utilisation, and a more resilient, decarbonised energy system suitable for both remote and grid-connected applications.
Using a single grid model and fewer components for grid-forming significantly reduces conversion losses and improves overall system efficiency. It simplifies integration with other renewable sources, such as solar, and enables faster response times with enhanced control for ancillary services like frequency and voltage regulation. DC coupling also optimises energy dispatch and storage, minimises curtailment, and boosts grid stability. The outcome: lower operational costs, better asset utilisation, and a more resilient, decarbonised energy system suitable for both remote and grid-connected applications.
