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Australia: Energy Security Corporation launches in New South Wales with mandate for energy storage

July 2, 2025
The Energy Security Corporation has officially launched in New South Wales, Australia, with an initial funding allocation of AU$1 billion.
The renewable microgrid at Onslow. Its integration with the local network enabled the continuing adoption of rooftop solar PV in the town. Image: Horizon Power.

Samsung C&T submits plans for 400MWh BESS in New South Wales, Australia, to EPBC Act

June 30, 2025
Samsung C&T has submitted plans for a 100MW/400MWh BESS to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
Image: Hillview Energy Hub.

ACE Power 8,000MWh BESS project receives EPBC clearance in Australia

June 27, 2025
ACE Power has seen a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 8,000MWh in New South Wales, Australia, cleared through the EPBC Act.
Grid-forming BESS assets can provide inertia to maintain system stability. Image: Transgrid.

Battery storage growth surges as AEMC predicts energy reliability gaps in Australia

June 27, 2025
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) predicts South Australia and New South Wales could experience reliability gaps from 2026-27 and 2027-28.
Image: Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub.

Commissioning begins on 1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub BESS in Australia

June 24, 2025
Commissioning of the 1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Victoria, Australia, is set to begin.
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EnergyAustralia, EDF partner to build ‘critical’ 3GWh pumped hydro site in New South Wales

June 20, 2025
EnergyAustralia has partnered with EDF Power Solutions Australia to deliver a 3GWh pumped hydro site in New South Wales.
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Acen Australia wins consent for 640MWh wind-plus-storage site in New South Wales

June 12, 2025
Renewable energy developer Acen Australia has received consent from the New South Wales IPC for a 640MWh wind-plus-storage project.
ZEBRE, a joint venture between Zen Energy and HDRE, secured the rights to the Templers BESS (pictured) last month. Image: HDRE.

ZEN Energy, ACE Power submit 3.4GWh of BESS to Australia’s EPBC Act

June 2, 2025
Two BESS have been submitted to Australia’s EPBC Act, totalling a potential 3,400MWh of energy storage in Queensland and New South Wales.
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Ampyr, CIP put 1.96GWh of BESS projects in Australia up for sale – reports

May 29, 2025
Ampyr Australia and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners are seeking buyers for 960MWh and 1,000MWh BESS projects in Australia.
Image: NSW Independent Planning Commission.

Australia: OX2 receives approval for 270MWh solar-plus-storage site, subject to conditions

May 28, 2025
OX2’s 270MWh Muswellbrook solar-plus-storage site has been approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission, subject to conditions.

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