Responsible Battery Energy Storage Development Summit 2025
Event hosted by Enhar
Welcome to the Responsible BESS Summit 2025
As the world transitions to renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a pivotal role in ensuring grid reliability and sustainability.
The Responsible BESS Summit 2025 is Australia’s first national event dedicated to addressing the challenges and opportunities in responsible energy storage development.
Join us in Sydney for a day of insights, strategies, and networking with industry leaders, regulators, developers, and experts.
Date: 11 April 2025
Location: Greenhouse Tech Hub, Level 3 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW
Why Attend the Responsible BESS Summit?
The Responsible BESS Summit 2025 is your chance to:
Gain insights from industry leaders and experts on the latest trends and challenges in energy storage.
Network with regulators, developers, and innovators shaping the future of BESS.
Explore strategies for responsible development, focusing on safety, sustainability, and community impact.
Be part of the conversation driving Australia’s clean energy transition.
Learn from experts about
– Large scale BESS Noise Management & Fire Safety– Planning Approvals and Community Engagement– C&I and Community BESS optimisation: lessons learned
Secure your spot today!
Featured Speaker: John Grimes
As the world faces the urgent challenge of climate change, John Grimes has been a relentless champion for renewable energy, energy storage, hydrogen, and electric vehicle industries for over 15 years. As the Chief Executive of the Smart Energy Council, John leads Australia’s peak independent smart energy body, representing nearly 1,000 member companies driving the nation’s clean energy transformation.
A passionate advocate for strong, smart energy policies, John works to connect technology, finance, business, and policy leaders to accelerate the shift to sustainable, market-driven solutions. Under his leadership, the Smart Energy Council has become a leading voice in shaping Australia’s renewable energy future, delivering influential training programs, publications, and the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition, which attracts over 10,000 delegates annually.
John’s impact extends beyond Australia, with his global leadership in renewable energy recognised by the Indian government’s Global Excellence Award in Renewable Energy (2022). A fearless advocate for progress, he remains at the forefront of calling out vested interests, building public support, and driving the clean energy transition forward.
At the Responsible BESS Summit, John will share his insights on policy, industry leadership, and the role of smart energy in achieving a sustainable future.