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.

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.

After an initial rush to deploy that gave CAISO and ERCOT the lead in US BESS adoption, both markets are focused on capacity and availability, writes Amit Mathrani of Rabobank Americas.

Australia’s AER has approved plans to convert Basslink to a regulated transmission service, with implications for PHES developments.

Update 27 June 2025: Trianel and Luxcara responded to Energy-Storage.news’ enquiries below regarding the project timelines and the Battery Park’s planned capacities.

Rob Hills, APAC vice-president of engineering and commissioning, Fluence, explains the potential of BESS as virtual transmission in Australia.

Grid limitations can impact the business case for battery storage assets for a number of reasons, writes Amira Belazougui of Clean Horizon.

Colorado-based IPP Korsail Energy has been dealt a blow in its quest to develop a 320MWh hybrid solar-BESS project in the Centennial State.

Squadron Energy is seeking approval from the Australian government’s EPBC Act to develop a 1,000MWh BESS in New South Wales.

Developer ESA Solar has announced successful permitting of the Salzburg Battery Storage Project, a 150MW/600MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Midland Township, Michigan, US.