Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 36,735MW by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 353,880MW by 2030. Australia had 2,325MW of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 22,076MW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in Australia, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global energy storage segment. Buy the latest energy storage projects profiles here.
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1. New England Solar Farm – Battery Energy Storage System
The New England Solar Farm – Battery Energy Storage System is a 1,400,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Uralla, New South Wales, Australia. The rated storage capacity of the project is 2,800,000kWh.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2020 and will be commissioned in 2024.
The project is owned by UPC Renewables; AC Energy and Infrastructure and developed by UPC Renewables; ACEN Australia. Buy the profile here.
2. Goyder South Project – Battery Energy Storage System
The Goyder South Project – Battery Energy Storage System is a 900,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Burra, South Australia, Australia. The rated storage capacity of the project is 1,800,000kWh.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2019 and will be commissioned in 2025.
The project is owned and developed by Neoen Australia. Buy the profile here.
3. Kentbruck Green Power Hub – Battery Energy Storage System
The Kentbruck Green Power Hub – Battery Energy Storage System is a 500,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Nelson, Victoria, Australia. The rated storage capacity of the project is 1,000,000kWh.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2019.
The project is owned and developed by Neoen Australia. Buy the profile here.
4. Bonshaw Solar PV Park – Battery Energy Storage System
The Bonshaw Solar PV Park – Battery Energy Storage System is a 300,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Inverell Shire, New South Wales, Australia.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2020 and will be commissioned in 2024.
The project is developed by Gaia Australia.
5. Geelong Big Battery Energy Storage System
The Geelong Big Battery Energy Storage System is a 300,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The rated storage capacity of the project is 450,000kWh.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project will be commissioned in 2021.
The project is owned by Neoen. Buy the profile here.
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