Two projects in Queensland using different flow battery technologies have been given the financial backing of the state’s government.

Key contracts have been awarded in Queensland, Australia, to work on what would be the world’s largest pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) plant.

Battery storage projects at least 1GWh of capacity have been proposed or progressed in Australia by companies Synergy, SkyLab and the Queensland government.

The government of Queensland has said keeping energy sector in public ownership will be key to an orderly transition away from fossil fuels.

The Premier of Queensland announced a major transmission line project to unlock 6GW of renewable energy, enabling the Australian state to create a homegrown clean energy value chain.

Government-backed energy storage announcements continue to roll out of Queensland, with the Australian state set to begin a ‘Neighbourhood Battery’ programme.

Infrastructure developer and investor Equis is seeking approval for a 200MW/800MWh battery storage project in Queensland, Australia.

The government of Queensland seeks input on its battery industry strategy, while an engineering provider has been appointed for a large-scale battery gigafactory in Victoria.

Neoen has begun construction of its 200MW/400MWh Western Downs Battery in Queensland, Australia.

Renewable energy hub in Australia which will include 16-hour pumped hydro plant acquired by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).