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What are the benefits of large-scale battery storage?
Energy storage is a game-changer in the renewable energy sector because batteries can balance the intermittent supply of renewable energy sources with fluctuating consumer demand. By storing surplus renewable electricity generated during peak production periods and low demand, batteries provide a dependable backup energy source to relieve pressure on the grid during high demand while enhancing grid reliability. Battery storage is integral to the energy transition towards a cleaner future.
Our battery storage projects
Hazelwood Battery Energy Storage System (HBESS)
Hazelwood is Australia's first retired coal-fired power station to host a utility-scale battery. The battery's innovative design and the site's unique location provide the flexibility to scale up storage capacity quickly and cost-effectively to respond to network and market demand. The Hazelwood battery can store up to 150 MWh of energy - equivalent to an hour of energy generation from the rooftop solar systems of 30,000 homes.
Dry Creek Battery
The proposed Dry Creek Battery Energy Storage System could deliver more electricity grid stability for South Australia. Once operational, the battery will store up to 140 MWh of electricity generation, equivalent to powering more than 10,000 average South Australian homes.
The Plains Renewable Energy Park
The Plains Renewable Energy Park aims to harness wind and solar energy to provide reliable, clean electricity for NSW's homes and businesses. The renewable energy park will include the construction of an integrated wind and solar farm and will operate alongside agricultural activities.
The project is also expected to include a Battery Energy Storage System with a capacity of up to 400 MW.
Proposed Pelican Point Battery Energy Storage System
ENGIE is developing a Battery Energy Storage System near its Pelican Point Power Station in Outer Harbour, Adelaide. Once operational, the battery will have the capacity to store up to 200MW of energy, which is enough to power more than 47,300 average Adelaide homes.