Tesla expects to have 4.5GW of grid-forming BESS operating in Australia by the end of 2026
Tesla has announced that by the end of 2026, it expects to have around 4.5GW of grid-forming battery storage operating across Australia.
Australia: ‘Social licensing is the next frontier for battery energy storage systems’
“Social licensing is the next frontier for battery energy storage systems,” said Matt Baumgurtel, partner, new energy lead at Hamilton Locke.
12GWh PHES and 1.2GWh BESS added to Australia’s EPBC Act
A 12GWh pumped hydro project and a 1,200MWh battery energy storage system in New South Wales (NSW) have been submitted to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
Sungrow deploys first C&I community batteries to undergo CSIP-AUS testing in South Australia
Chinese solar PV inverter and energy storage provider Sungrow has deployed two C&I community batteries, marking the first in South Australia to undergo Common Smart Inverter Profile for Australia (CSIP-AUS) testing.
Neoen Australia energises Western Downs BESS Stage 2 six weeks ahead of schedule
Neoen Australia has announced the successful energisation of the second stage of its 540MWh Western Downs battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland, completing the milestone six weeks ahead of schedule.
Fluence deploys first full product ecosystem at Tilt Renewables’ 200MWh BESS in Victoria, Australia
Australian renewable energy company Tilt Renewables has officially inaugurated its 100MW/200MWh Latrobe Valley battery energy storage system (BESS) near Morwell, Victoria.
Australia’s CEFC commits record AU$3.8 billion to Victoria-Tasmania Marinus Link interconnector
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced its largest-ever investment commitment, with AU$3.8 billion (US$2.5 billion) allocated to support the Marinus Link interconnector connecting the states of Tasmania and Victoria.
910MWh of BESS from Quinbrook, Akaysha Energy nears commissioning in Queensland, Australia
910MWh of BESS in Queensland, Australia, has been added to AEMO’s Market Management System, signalling readiness for commissioning.
Grid-forming battery storage: ‘Standby consumption will be higher’ says Australia’s AGL
“The speed at which the grid-forming inverters are operating means that standby consumption will be higher,” said Dave Bowly of AGL.
Potentia’s 900MWh BESS site the first to be approved under South Australia’s HRE Act
Potentia Energy, a joint venture co-owned by Enel Green Power and INPEX, has secured the first environmental approval for a grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) under South Australia’s new Hydrogen and Renewable Energy (HRE) Act.
