About Australian energy storage projects
The first quarter of 2025 was the second best on record for investment in large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Australia, with six projects worth $2.4 billion in total reaching the financial commitment stage – delivering an extra 1.5 GW in storage capacity and 5 GWh in.
The first quarter of 2025 was the second best on record for investment in large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Australia, with six projects worth $2.4 billion in total reaching the financial commitment stage – delivering an extra 1.5 GW in storage capacity and 5 GWh in.
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.
Australia is working towards a national energy market (NEM) that sources its electricity from clean, renewable energy instead of emission-heavy processes that have dominated for decades. It’s a tectonic shift – one that requires extensive thought, effort and time. It’s not just a matter of plugging.
Australia is home to the world’s first ‘big’ battery: the 100 MW Hornsdale Power Reserve, constructed in 2017. Since then, investment in grid-scale battery energy storage in Australia’s National Electricity Market - or NEM - has continued. 25 projects are now commercially operational in the NEM.
Following the procurement and contractual close of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project and Snowy 2.0, multiple pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects have been announced, and are in the early stages of planning and procurement. While government support remains important, the development pipeline.
We’re currently working on a number of projects to ensure we manage our energy generation portfolio and continue to deliver reliable, affordable and fair access to clean energy for all customers. Located on the shores of Lake Illawarra (NSW) at EnergyAustralia’s existing Tallawarra power station.
This Big Battery Storage Map of Australia includes all big battery projects of 10MW or 10MWh and above. “Operating” includes those projects currently working; “Construction” means those being built or waiting to be commissioned: “Announced” refers to those with a level of commitment – contracts.
As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in Australian energy storage projects have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.
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