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6 FAQs about Energy Storage Procurement in Australia

How can renewable storage technology transform Australia?

Renewable storage technologies have the potential to revolutionise clean and reliable energy access in remote communities, support cost-effective decarbonisation in industry and transform Australia into a green hydrogen export superpower.

Can long-duration storage projects be supported by the NSW electricity infrastructure roadmap?

Long-duration storage projects can bid for financial support under the new NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap Tender 5 which is now open. This tender offers support for up to 1 gigawatt of projects, which can each release energy into the NSW grid for at least 8 hours.

Why is NSW opening a new energy storage tender?

NSW has opened the largest energy storage tender in NSW history, seeking new long-duration storage projects to boost electricity reliability and keep the lights on in NSW. These projects will help ensure a steady and reliable supply of energy around the clock.

What will NSW's new long-duration storage tender do?

This tender will take NSW closer to its target of 2 gigawatts of new long-duration storage by 2030. Long-duration storage serves an important role as it allows renewable energy such as solar and wind to be stored and then released on demand when needed. Projects could include pumped hydro, batteries, compressed air storage and other technologies.

What is Australia's 32 GW capacity investment scheme?

The Australian federal government's 32 GW Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) is already bearing fruit, with a competitive tender seeking 600 MW of energy storage capacity in Victoria and South Australia attracting 19,000 MW of project proposals. From pv magazine Australia

Why does New South Wales support long-duration energy storage?

“The New South Wales Government's strong support of long-duration energy storage (LDES) is an encouraging step towards giving industry the certainty needed to back more investment in energy storage. This is crucial to keep the lights on and prices down, as coal exits our energy system.

FRV Australia reaches financial close on 500MWh grid

FRV Australia has reached financial close on the 250MW/500MWh Gnarwarre battery energy storage system (BESS) in Victoria.
NSW powers ahead with biggest energy storage tender

The energy stored within 1 gigawatt of 8-hour long-duration storage is equivalent to the daily energy consumption of around 505,000 households. This tender will take NSW
Renewable Energy Storage Roadmap

Renewable storage technologies have the potential to revolutionise clean and reliable energy access in remote communities, support cost-effective
NSW Government strengthens energy security and reliability

Today''s announcement of retaining the eight-hour definition of long duration energy storage (LDES) within the Energy Infrastructure Act, the procurement of an additional 12 GWh
Australia Accelerates Clean Energy Procurement with

Australia''s CIS redesign reflects a maturing energy procurement framework that prioritizes speed, transparency, and systemic value. By coupling procedural reform with a
HDRE, ZEN Energy JV secures 695MW energy storage portfolio in Australia

Taiwan''s HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) and ZEN Energy have secured a 795MW greenfield solar PV and energy storage portfolio in Australia.
EnergyAustralia breaks ground on its largest

EnergyAustralia achieved financial close for the Wooreen Energy Storage System on 20th February 2025. Construction will now commence on
CATL signs 3GWh battery storage supply and

CATL has partnered with renewable energy developer ACEnergy to supply 3GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Australia.
Australia: Zen Energy sees solar-plus-storage

Zen Energy has received approval for a 200MW solar-plus-storage project, which could feature a BESS between 4 and 8 hours in duration.
A practical guide to circular procurement for

March 2025 A practical guide to circular procurement for new buildings and major refurbishments was developed by the Green Building Council of Australia and
Australia''s CEFC invests record AU$4.7 billion in

The CEFC recorded its single largest investment in the HumeLink transmisison project last year. Image: Eku Energy. Australia''s Clean Energy
Current Operational Battery Energy Storage Systems in

As Australia moves towards high DER penetration and high renewable energy generation, there will be a need for more battery energy storage systems to offset operational
RWE wins government contract for eight-hour

RWE has been awarded a long-term contract for a 50MW/400+MWh battery storage project in New South Wales, Australia.
AEMO: BESS output surges 86% year-on-year in

AEMO has revealed a significant increase in battery energy storage system (BESS) output in Australia''s National Electricity Market (NEM).
The Future of Australia''s Renewable Energy Market:

Corporations and supply chains must reassess their renewable energy procurement strategies, engage in early REGO markets once they become available in 2025,
Fluence: Why responsible sourcing matters more than ever

The sourcing of materials for energy storage, EVs and solar modules carries real consequences for the environment. Image: Fluence. Marie Cullen, head of procurement at
Taiwan invests in energy storage projects in

Taiwan''s HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) and Australia''s ZEN Energy have formed a joint venture (JV) to invest in, develop and operate energy
Australia: Battery energy storage & the CIS and LTESA schemes

The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) and Long-Term Energy Service Agreements (LTESA) are government-backed revenue floor contracts aimed at accelerating clean energy and storage
Australia: 2GWh of energy storage reaches

The Clean Energy Council of Australia has revealed that large-scale energy storage projects led investment in the second quarter of 2024.
Australia''s Capacity Investment Scheme

Australia''s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced plans to streamline its
INTEC Energy Solutions Provides full EPC Service

INTEC Energy Solutions Provides full EPC Service for Large-Scale BESS Project in Australia to Lightsource bp INTEC Energy Solutions
JinkoSolar submits 1,440MWh solar-storage site

JinkoSolar has submitted plans for a 1,440MWh solar-plus-storage project in New South Wales to Australia''s EPBC Act.
Australia: Big announcements in booming

Rendering of Akaysha Energy''s Brendale project in Queensland. Image: Akaysha Energy. Australia''s energy storage sector has seen a trio of
The BESS is yet to come: Legal trends in

In 2023, Australia saw the strongest year for new financial commitments in large-scale storage and hybrid projects with storage, totalling AUD $4.9 billion.
Australian Capital Territory government ''invests'' in 250MW

Developer Neoen''s 350MW Victorian Big Battery in Victoria, Australia. The company is now building a 100MW/200MWh system in the ACT. Image: Victoria State
Pumped Hydro Storage in Australia

The Benefits of Pumped Hydro in Australia Australia already boasts a pumped hydro fleet of about 1.6GW across the Wivenhoe, Tumut 3 and Shoalhaven power stations,
Pumped hydro: current projects in development

Following the procurement and contractual close of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project and Snowy 2.0, multiple pumped hydro energy storage
Jinko Solar signs 100 MWh deal with South

South Australian solar equipment procurement company Hunter PV has signed an agreement with Jinko Solar for 100 MWh of energy storage
Suppliers and procurement

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) Begins

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), has initiated construction on the 240 MW
Transgrid launches competitive BESS

Transgrid will host competitive solicitation for battery storage resources in areas of New South Wales facing increasing electricity demand.
AEMO: Grid-scale BESS in Australia''s NEM nets

Estimated net revenue, covering both energy and FCAS markets, for grid-scale batteries on the NEM reached AU$69.5 million in Q4 2024.
New South Wales hosts tender for 550MW long

A tender will open next week in New South Wales, through which 550MW of long-duration energy storage could be procured.
Australia Energy Storage Market (2017-2023)

6Wresearch actively monitors the Australia Energy Storage Systems Market and publishes its comprehensive annual report, highlighting emerging trends,
Renewable Energy Storage Roadmap

As Australia''s national science agency, CSIRO has turned its decades of expertise in energy to answer this challenge through this Renewable Energy Storage Roadmap. We
Long-duration: South Australia opens consultation ahead of

South Australia is preparing a long-duration energy storage tender seeking projects with a minimum of 30MW and at least 8 hours in duration.
Kwinana unveiled: NHOA''s technology for

The Kwinana Battery Energy Storage System project will represent the first major grid-connected battery energy storage system in Western