Australia breaks 40-year pumped hydro drought as 2GWh Kidston project enters the NEM
The 2GWh Kidston Pumped Hydro Project has been registered in the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Market Management System (MMS).
Australia to launch Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 8 seeking 16GWh energy storage in the NEM
Australia’s DCCEEW has announced that the Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 8 will launch later this month seeking 16GWh of energy storage.
Ampyr Australia acquires 2,160MWh grid-forming BESS project in South Australia
Ampyr Australia has acquired the 270MW Davenport battery energy storage system (BESS) in South Australia from Green Gold Energy (GGE), renaming the facility the ‘Northern Battery’.
Octopus Australia reaches financial close on 486MWh DC-coupled solar-plus-storage site
Octopus Australia has achieved financial close on a AU$900 million (US$587 million) DC-coupled hybrid facility that combines 300MW of solar generation with a 243MW/486MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales.
QIC, EDP partner for 1,600MWh solar-plus-storage project in Queensland, Australia
Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) and EDP Renewables Australia have signed an exclusivity agreement to develop the Punchs Creek Renewable Energy Project, a 1,600MWh solar-plus-storage project in Queensland’s Toowoomba region.
Three battery projects totalling 720MW enter Australia’s federal environmental assessment
Three large-scale BESS with a combined capacity of 720MW have been submitted for federal assessment under Australia’s EPBC Act.
‘Catastrophic failure’ of transformer at Waratah Super Battery, Australia’s ‘giant shock-absorber’ for the grid
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery has been hit with a “catastrophic” failure at one of its transformers, reducing the project’s capacity.
AGL divests 19.9% Tilt Renewables stake to fund battery storage expansion
Australia’s AGL Energy has agreed to divest 19.9% of its equity interest in Tilt Renewables to Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) and a Future Fund-led consortium for AU$750 million (US$488 million).
HD Renewable Energy secures 20-year offtake for 330MWh Templers BESS in South Australia
HDRE and Zen Energy have executed a 20-year power purchase agreement for the 111MW/330MWh Templers Battery Project in South Australia.
Trina Storage signs 5GWh battery storage supply agreement with Pacific Green Energy
Trina Storage has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pacific Green Energy Group to supply up to 5GWh of battery energy storage systems between 2026 and 2028.
