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Work on Stanwell’s mega battery projects power ahead
Work on Stanwell’s mega battery projects power ahead
14 August 2024
STANWELL BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Overview
The Stanwell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will provide essential firming capacity to support the renewable projects we have planned in Central Queensland. At 300MW capacity and four hours storage duration, it is the largest committed battery project in Queensland.
Batteries can be charged when energy generation is high, and discharge energy back into the grid when generation is low or demand is high, or to maintain grid stability. This system can charge and discharge electricity several times a day and can respond within fractions of a second to electricity demand.
Construction of the BESS onsite at Stanwell Power Station is the first step in the transition of this site into a clean energy hub.
Technical details
The Stanwell BESS comprises of 324 lithium-ion Tesla Megapack 2XL units. Yurika – a Queensland government-owned company – has been contracted to install them. Each Megapack weighs in at 38 tonnes.
Project timeline
May 2024: Commencement of early site works
April 2025: Expected delivery of Megapacks to site
Mid 2027: Commencement of commercial operations
This project realised 80 full-time jobs during construction and a further six full-time jobs are needed for its operational life.
STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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