The Capricorn BESS is a 300 MW / 1.2 GWh Battery Energy Storage System proposed by Potentia Energy. The project will connect to the NEM via the adjacent Powerlink Bouldercombe Substation, 15 kilometres south of Rockhampton, QLD.
Key Dates
| 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Potentia Energy |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Feb 2025 | Potentia Energy lodged a planning report to the Rockhampton Regional Council. |
| Sep 2025 | Submissions opened on the Development Application for the project, closing 30 September. |
| Sep 2025 | The project was included in the Capacity Investment Scheme Tender Round 3. Inclusion in Tender Round 3 requires a project to commence operations prior to January 2030. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) |
Location
Queensland |
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