AER: 244 community battery storage systems now connected across Australia
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has confirmed that 244 community battery energy storage systems (BESS) are now connected to the country’s distribution networks.
Full-scope integration: The forgotten advantage in Australia’s energy storage race
In this blog, Kashish Shah, market development manager at Wärtsilä Energy Storage, argues that Australia’s complex battery storage market makes full-scope integration the most viable path for successful project delivery.
Australian battery storage projects attract international lenders in year-end financing spree
Atmos Renewables and Potentia Energy have secured financing packages for their Australian renewables and energy storage portfolios.
Australian utility Flow Power closes financing on its first BESS project, in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley
Renewable energy generator and retailer Flow Power has achieved financial close on a 100MW/223MWh battery storage project in Victoria, Australia.
Australian government supports additional 40GWh of Cheaper Home Batteries by 2030
The Australian government has expanded the nationwide Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which has seen rapid uptake from homeowners.
Queensland government says it, not councils, will decide on battery storage projects in Australian state
New laws went into effect last week in Queensland, Australia, that mean large-scale battery storage project applications must be dealt with at the state level.
Akaysha Energy enters 300MWh BESS into NEM trading in Queensland, Australia
Waratah Super Battery developer Akaysha Energy has put the first phase of its Ulinda Park BESS project into operation in Queensland, Australia.
Origin selects Wärtsilä for expansion of Australia’s largest approved BESS by capacity at Eraring
Utility Origin Energy has hired Wärtsilä to expand its battery storage installation at the Eraring coal power plant site in New South Wales, Australia.
1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub battery storage system brought online in Australia
The 600MW/1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub has commenced commercial operations in Victoria, Australia.
Eight energy trends that will shape Australian energy storage in 2026
Jason Beer of Fluence Australia, discusses some energy trends in Australia that are set to influence the development of the storage market.
