The Calala Battery Energy Storage System is a 300-megawatt / 600-megawatt hour storage project proposed by Equis Energy, to be located approximately six kilometres south-east of Tamworth, NSW. Alongside the battery, the project will include a connection to Tamworth Substation via underground transmission lines and ancillary works.
Key Dates
Dec 2022 | Project Announcement |
Procurement
Procuring Agency: | Equis Energy |
PROJECT HISTORY
Dec 2022 | A scoping report was published for the project alongside a request for the project's SEARs. |
Jan 2023 | The NSW Department of Planning and Environment issued the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the project. |
Jun 2024 | The NSW Department of Planning and Environment granted development approval for the project. This approval noted the storage capacity of the project had been reduced from the previously announced 1200 MWh to 600 MWh. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
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