Power storage systems factory in Brisbane

Who is building Australia's first grid-scale battery plant?

Australia’s first commercial-scale manufacturing plant for grid-scale, long-duration batteries being built by Energy Storage Industries Asia Pacific has received a $65 million boost through Queensland government and private investment.

What is the largest battery project in Queensland?

With a capacity of 300 MW and four hours of storage, it is the largest committed battery project in Queensland. The system is designed to charge when energy generation is high and discharge when demand is high or generation is low, helping maintain grid stability and reliability.

Are ESI and energy storage industries partnering to manufacture large-scale iron flow batteries?

ESS and Energy Storage Industries are partnering to assemble and distribute large-scale iron flow batteries. In January 2023, ESI commissioned the first ESS iron flow battery in Australia at the National Battery Testing Centre at the Queensland University of Technology.

What is the Stanwell battery energy storage system?

The Stanwell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is the largest committed battery project in Queensland, delivering 300 megawatts of capacity with four hours of storage. Once operational, it will play a critical role in firming renewable energy generation and maintaining grid stability across Central Queensland and beyond.