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Project

Ulinda Park BESS

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Ulinda Park BESS

Ulinda Park comprises two Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) connecting at Powerlink’s Western Downs 275 kilovolt Terminal Station near Hopeland/Chinchilla.

The project will have a capacity of 350 megawatts (MW) / 1,078 megawatt hours (MWh). It includes two phases:

  • Phase One includes a battery with a 155 MW / 298 MWh capacity.
  • Phase Two includes a battery with a 195 MW / 780 MWh capacity.

The project is being developed by Akaysha Energy.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Akaysha Energy
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) |
Location
Queensland |
Resources
Project pages
Ulinda Park BESS
Major Contract

Ulinda Park BESS - Phase One

PROJECT STATUS
Operational
Ulinda Park BESS - Phase One

The Ulinda Park BESS Phase One has a capacity of 155 megawatts / 298 megawatt hours. 

The project will connect at Powerlink’s Western Downs 275 kilovolt Terminal Station near Hopeland/Chinchilla.

Key Dates

Dec 2025 Operations/Service Commencement

Financing

The project was part of a portfolio financing arrangement alongside the Brendale BESS. The seven banks financing the project include the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, DBS Bank, ING Bank, Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Rabobank.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Akaysha Energy
Successful Tenderer: Consolidated Power Projects
Related contracts:
Battery Techology Supply
Successful Tenderer - Powin

Financial Adviser
Successful Tenderer - Azure Capital

Financial Adviser
Successful Tenderer - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Legal Adviser
Successful Tenderer - Ashurst

PROJECT HISTORY

Jul 2024 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer announced that the project had reach financial close last month.
Dec 2025 The project has now commenced operations.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Balance of Plant |
Location
Queensland |
Resources
Media releases
2024/07/22 - Financial Close
2024/02/19 - Portfolio Financing
2025/12/16 - Operations Commence
Major Contract

Ulinda Park BESS - Phase Two

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Ulinda Park BESS - Phase Two

The Ulinda Park BESS Phase Two, also known as the Ulinda Park Expansion, has a capacity of 195 megawatts / 780 megawatt hours.

The project will connect at Powerlink’s Western Downs 275 kilovolt Terminal Station near Hopeland/Chinchilla.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Akaysha Energy

PROJECT HISTORY

Sep 2025 The project was selected as part of tender round three of the Federal Government's Capacity Investment Scheme.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
Resources
Project website
Ulinda Park BESS
Media releases
2025/09/17 - Capacity Investment Scheme
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