The Kiar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a proposed 1GW/4GWh BESS facility to be located in Kiar, NSW. The project scope includes:
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a 1GW/4GWh Battery storage system
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33/330kV substation and switchyard
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control room, operations and maintenance buildings, safety systems, and
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enabling works
Key Dates
| Dec 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | BID Energy Partners |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jun 2025 | BID Energy Partners submitted a Scoping Report and request for SEARs to the NSW Major Project Portal. |
| Jul 2025 | The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issued SEARs for the project. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
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