Project

Kurnell Battery Energy Storage System

PROJECT STATUS
Detailed Planning
Kurnell Battery Energy Storage System

The Kurnell Battery Energy Storage System is a proposed 800-megawatt (MW) / 3.8-gigawatt hour storage project to be located in Kurnell, NSW.

The project is proposed to be delivered in stages, including:

  • Stage One: approximately 250 MW, and
  • Stage Two: approximately 550 MW.

The project will connect to Ausgrid’s existing 132-kilovolt Kurnell South Zone Substation

Key Dates

Nov 2023 Project Announcement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Kurnell Energy

PROJECT HISTORY

Nov 2023 Kurnell Energy submitted a Scoping Report and requested the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the project. The Scoping Report set out the proposed scope for the project, including a 800-megawatt / 3.8-gigawatt hour battery to be delivered over two stages.
Dec 2023 The SEARs were issued for the project.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Project pages
NSW Planning Portal