Project

Kiar Battery Energy Storage System

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Kiar Battery Energy Storage System

The Kiar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a proposed 1GW/4GWh BESS facility to be located in Kiar, NSW. The project scope includes:

  • a 1GW/4GWh Battery storage system 

  • 33/330kV substation and switchyard

  • control room, operations and maintenance buildings, safety systems, and

  • enabling works

 

Key Dates

Dec 2026 Expected Construction Commencement
2028 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Other: Project Developer: BID Energy Partners

PROJECT HISTORY

Jun 2025 BID Energy Partners submitted a Scoping Report and request for SEARs to the NSW Major Project Portal.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Major Projects Planning Portal
Project pages
Kiar BESS