Eku Energy has proposed the development of the Wongalea BESS, located 5 kilometres east of Armidale, NSW. The project is expected to have a capacity of 300 MW/ 1200 MWh, and include delivery of a transmission connection to the adjacent Armidale Substation.
Key Dates
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Other: | Project Developer - Eku Energy |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Mar 2025 | Project developers Eku Energy announced the project and commenced community consultation. |
| May 2025 | A scoping report for the project was submitted to the NSW Major Project Portal. |
| Jun 2025 | The NSW Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure issued SEARs for the project. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Market Led Proposal |
Traditional Procurement |
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
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