The Tomago Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is an energy storage project proposed by AGL to be located in Tomago, NSW in the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone. The scope of the works includes:
- A 500 megawatt / 2,000 megawatt hour BESS
- above- and below-ground transmission
- a high voltage substation, plus connection to a neighbouring substation, and
- temporary and permanent ancillary infrastructure.
Construction of the project may be conducted in stages yet unspecified.
Key Dates
| Jun 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Mar 2023 | The Request for the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) was submitted for the project. |
| May 2023 | SEARs was issued for the project. |
| Nov 2023 | The project's Environmental Impact Statement was placed on public exhibition, closing 13 December. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
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