The first quarter (Q1) of 2025 has seen a surge in investment for large-scale battery storage in Australia, with six projects worth a total of A$2.4bn ($1.5bn) reaching the
What is grid-scale battery storage? Battery storage is a technology that enables power system operators and utilities to store energy for later use. A battery energy storage system (BESS) is
They project the capital costs of a system with a li-ion battery to decrease by about 60 % and about 50 % for a system with a lead-acid battery. A system with VFB technology is projected to
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Updated: Six new big battery projects named as winners of the federal government''s first auction under the Capacity Investment Scheme.
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This report analyses the costs of building a grid-scale battery in Australia (the NEM and WEM). We analyse costs for past projects as well as projections for the future, with comparisons to
As the world shifts to renewable energy, the importance of battery storage becomes more and more evident with intermittent sources of generation wind and solar playing an increasing role during the transition.
Australian Lead Acid Battery Regulations governing the storage and transportation of new and used lead acid batteries are very similar. Provided is a summary of the regulations applicable to both new & used lead acid batteries
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Australia''s next storage tender – the country''s biggest – will have key design changes, but still will not include VPPs or demand response.
Forecasts indicate that battery module prices will witness a decline of over 40% by 2032 for both LFP and NMC chemistries in Australia and South Korea, consequently
16 GW of battery energy storage capacity is in the NEM pipeline to the end of 2027, a quarter of which has a long-term government-backed revenue guarantee. This is through either the
In 2025, Australia is accelerating its shift to renewable energy by expanding large-scale battery storage projects nationwide. Discover how this battery boom is transforming the energy sector
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Explore the implications of PJM''s record-high capacity prices for the 2026/27 BRA, highlighting how storage assets can leverage this market shift for maximum returns.
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Investments in battery storage within Australia''s National Electricity Market (NEM) are increasingly profitable due to higher power price volatility and changing market
Over 16 GW of new battery energy storage capacity is in the pipeline across the five regions of Australia''s National Electricity Market (NEM). This could see 150 new batteries being constructed, compared to just the 27 operating today. This
Two major areas of international trade that will remain causes of concern for energy storage projects are the application of tariffs and supply chain integrity. While it remains to be seen what the US administration might impose
China''s battery packs plummet in price again. Hydrogen prices didn''t decline and BNEF triples its estimates for future costs. The implications are huge.
Explore the implications of PJM''s record-high capacity prices for the 2026/27 BRA, highlighting how storage assets can leverage this market shift for maximum returns.
Overview of new & used lead acid battery storage regulations for Australian businesses / organisations. Lead Acid Batteries are a Dangerous Good and Hazardous Waste (used
The winners of Australia''s biggest storage tender to date have been announced by the state and commonwealth governments, who opted to join the LTESA (Long-Term Energy Service Agreements) and Capacity Investment
Origin Energy is investing in energy storage projects across the country to bolster Australia''s renewable future. Australia''s energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, fuelled by a strong commitment to
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The European Market Outlook for Battery Storage 2025–2029 analyses the state of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Europe, based on data up to 2024 and
The Energy Storage Summit Australia 2026 is a two‐day conference scheduled for March 17–18, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Hosting professionals from the energy storage sector, this event
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For more information about big battery projects see Renew Economy’s Big Battery Storage Map of Australia. Giles Parkinson is founder and editor-in-chief of Renew Economy, and founder and editor of its EV-focused sister site The Driven. He is the co-host of the weekly Energy Insiders Podcast.
Australia is a leader in renewables deployment, but battery storage investments have lagged. In the last decade, wind and solar capacity in Australia has grown 6-fold to an estimated 43 GW and now supplies over one third of the country’s power.
A problem with lead acid batteries is that as the electrolyte of sulphuric acid and water heats up, the water can burn off – this is a source of hydrogen off-gassing. Once the glass-wool electrode separator is 80 per cent dry, the battery is “bung”, McKenzie says. The carbon fibre layers control those pores and keep the separator hydrated, he says.
“Battery storage will be crucial in Australia’s energy transition, influenced by the growth of renewable energy and market volatility. Investors can anticipate strong returns across different scenarios, making this an opportunity to capitalise on the changing dynamics of the NEM,” concluded Narayan.
Government support policies, such as the Capacity Investment Scheme, provide financial certainty that can help secure funding for battery storage projects. However, the report finds that high daily price volatility in power markets makes battery investments appealing even without government guarantees.
This has led to multiple gigawatts of grid-scale battery energy storage systems in various stages of development in Australia. Each of them requires significant investment, with millions of dollars at stake and years-long development timelines. As a result, capital expenditure, or capex, is an important consideration when building a battery.
