Ark Energy bags state approval for 3.1GWh Richmond Valley solar-plus-storage site in Australia
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has approved Ark Energy’s 3,148MWh Richmond Valley solar-plus-storage project in Australia.
Powerlink Queensland seeks federal approval for AGL’s 2GWh Tuckeroo battery transmission connection
Powerlink Queensland is seeking federal approval for transmission infrastructure connecting AGL Energy’s 2,000MWh Tuckeroo battery energy storage system (BESS) to the Western Downs Substation in Australia.
‘NEM-specific battery optimisers’ capture more revenue during the market volatility around AU$20,300/MWh NSW price spike
Battery storage equipped with optimisation platforms not specifically designed for Australia’s NEM missed revenue opportunities during the 10 October price spike, according to Sahand Karimi, co-founder and CEO of OptiGrid.
Spanish utility Iberdrola acquires 1GWh Tungkillo battery storage project in South Australia
Spanish utility Iberdrola has acquired the 270MW/1,080MWh Tungkillo battery energy storage system (BESS) in South Australia from RES Group.
Octopus Australia acquires 400MWh Coleambally battery project in New South Wales
Octopus Australia has acquired the Coleambally battery energy storage system (BESS), a 100MW/400MWh standalone project in development located in southern New South Wales.
CleanCo Queensland’s 500MWh Tesla Megapack BESS at former coal site enters commissioning in Australia
Publicly-owned energy company CleanCo Queensland’s 250MW/500MWh Swanbank battery energy storage system (BESS) has officially registered with AEMO and commenced its testing and commissioning phase.
‘NEM-specific battery optimisers’ capture more revenue during AU$20,300/MWh NSW price spike
Battery storage equipped with optimisation platforms not specifically designed for Australia’s NEM missed revenue opportunities during the 10 October price spike, according to Sahand Karimi, co-founder and CEO of OptiGrid.
New South Wales electricity prices hit AU$20,300/MWh cap as battery storage captures volatility
On 10 October, electricity prices in New South Wales, Australia, reached the Market Price Cap of AU$20,300/MWh (US$13,307/MWh).
Queensland’s Energy Roadmap: 4.3GW of short-duration energy storage by 2030, pumped hydro plans revised
Queensland’s Energy Roadmap 2025 suggests that by 2030, up to 4.3GW of short-duration energy storage could be operational.
Akaysha Energy’s Waratah Super Battery discharges its first full output to Australia’s NEM
Australia’s most powerful BESS, the 850MW Waratah Super Battery, achieved its first full discharge to the NEM last week.
