CleanCo opens 500MWh Tesla Megapack BESS in Queensland, Australia
CleanCo Queensland has officially opened the Swanbank BESS, a 250MW/500MWh facility in Ipswich, Australia.
‘The cost declines in lithium-ion tech provide very attractive pricing’: ASL on NSW’s recent 12GWh LDES tender
Thimo Mueller of ASL discusses the recent 12GWh LDES tender in New South Wales, Australia, with ESN Premium.
Akaysha Energy submits 1.6GWh BESS to Australia’s EPBC Act
Developer Akaysha Energy has submitted a 1.6GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
Revera Energy secures US$150 million to support 3.4GWh of battery storage across Australia and the UK
Energy infrastructure platform Revera Energy has completed an expanded US$150 million credit facility to accelerate development and construction of its battery storage, solar, and green hydrogen project pipeline across Australia and the UK.
Australia: Victoria government accelerates 700MW of battery storage via Development Facilitation Program
The Victoria government has approved two large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects totalling 700MW through its Development Facilitation Program (DFP).
Australia’s largest operational BESS: Synergy completes CATL-powered 2,400MWh Collie Battery
State-owned energy company Synergy has completed the 500MW/2,400MWh Collie Battery Energy Storage System (CBESS) in Western Australia, establishing Collie as home to Australia’s largest operational battery energy storage system (BESS).
Australia’s energy transition puts essential system services in focus
Sam Markham of Fluence Australia believes grid-forming BESS are essential to deliver a safe, secure and affordable decarbonised power system.
Western Australia’s ERA proposes AU$491,700/MW benchmark price driven by 1,200MWh battery storage specifications
Western Australia’s ERA has proposed a Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price of AU$491,700/MW per year for the 2028-29 capacity year.
Australia’s New South Wales designates 22GWh of pumped hydro as critical infrastructure
The NSW government has declared two pumped hydro projects totalling 22,000MWh of storage capacity as critical infrastructure.
437MWh BESS in Australia’s highest city receives final approvals ahead of commissioning
Valent Energy has received development approval from the New South Wales government and satisfied AEMO grid compliance requirements under clause 5.3.4a for its 150MW/437MWh Armidale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
