2,800MWh of battery storage projects win New South
AGL is one of Australia''s biggest generator-retailer (''gentailer'') entities. Its winning Liddell project is thought to represent some or all of the planned BESS for which the company got approval at the site of its Liddell coal
AGL makes final investment decision on $500m
AGL shut down the Liddell power station in April this year, after more than half a century of operations, to convert the site into a renewable energy hub. Last year, AGL commissioned the Wandoan South BESS project in the
AGL gets approval for Australia''s biggest battery project
Integrated energy generation and retail company AGL has proposed the building of a 500MW/2,000MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) as part of a large-scale renewable energy hub in New South Wales
Herbert Smith Freehills advises AGL Energy on its
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is pleased to have advised AGL Energy on its 500 MW / 1,000 MWh battery energy storage system (the Liddell BESS). The Liddell BESS will be located at the site of AGL Energy''s retired
AGL gets planning approval for Liddell battery storage project
The Liddell battery storage project will become a part of its planned national roll-out of 850MW of grid-scale batteries by the end of fiscal 2024, said the company. The construction of the battery project has started at Torrens Island and the planning is underway at Broken Hill and Loy Yang.
AGL''s Hunter Energy Hub takes shape with Liddell grid-scale
The Liddell battery is part of AGL''s planned national roll-out of 850 MW of grid-scale batteries, with construction underway at Torrens Island and planning progressing at Broken Hill and Loy Yang. Following AGL''s proposed demerger in 2022, the Liddell battery will be an asset of Accel Energy.
AGL makes final investment decision on $500m Liddell battery
Last year, AGL commissioned the Wandoan South BESS project in the Western Downs region, delivering a 100MW capacity to the grid and storing 150MWh of renewable energy. "Once completed, the Liddell battery will add to AGL''s existing suite of grid-scale battery assets and contracted capacity from third parties. "This includes the 250 MW
BESS Practice – Defining Best Practice with Grid Scale BESS
WSP has served as Owners Engineer on some of Australia''s largest grid scale BESS projects, most notably the Waratah Super Battery, Liddell and Hazlewood BESS projects. The two most common questions asked when developing the design and commencing construction are; will it be compliant; and have we meet industry best practice.
AGL pushes ahead with renewable energy plans for Liddell site
The Liddell battery forms part of AGL''s plans to add 850 MW of grid-scale batteries to its portfolio by 2024. Earlier this year, AGL announced construction had started on its 250 MW one-hour-duration battery at the site of its Torrens Island power station in South Australia. It is already operating the 30 MW/ 8 MWh BESS at
Liddell BESS Shed
Liddell BESS Shed (October 2024) Liddell BESS Shed is a construction project based in Muswellbrook NSW within the Commercial sector. The project has an approximate budget of $750k - $1m, and quotes are closing 5th of November, 2024. To find out more, please read below.
Eraring Battery Energy Storage System
construction and operation of a grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) with a discharge capacity of 700 megawatt (MW) and storage capacity of 2,800 megawatt hours (MWh) at the Eraring Power Station (EPS) Liddell closure and would have key flexibility to discharge four hours of stored energy at peak output or provide
Liddell Battery and Bayswater Ancillary Works Project
of the Liddell Battery and Bayswater Ancillary Works Project (the Project) to facilitate the efficient, safe and reliable continuation of electricity generating works, in accordance with Division 4.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). The Project is located within the Bayswater and Liddell power
Australian generator-retailer Origin to build AU$400 million BESS
The Origin BESS is also among eight projects totalling 2GW/4.2GWh across Australia which are being supported with funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency the 500MW/1,000MWh Liddell Battery Project in New South Wales for AGL, another of Australia''s major generator-retailer (''Gentailer'') utility companies.
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Liddell BESS AGL Energy Lithium-ion battery 500 MW 1,000 MWh NSW Orana BESS Akaysha Energy Lithium-ion battery 415 MW 1,660 MWh Commonwealth Smithfield BESS Iberdrola Australia Lithium-ion battery 65 MW 130 MWh Commonwealth Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Enel X Australia Demand Response 95 MW, comprising three separate VPPs (50 MW,
Final Investment Decision reached on the 500 MW Liddell battery
"Once completed, the Liddell battery will add to AGL''s existing suite of grid scale battery assets and contracted capacity from third parties. This includes the 250 MW Torrens Island battery, which commenced operations in August 2023, and the 50 MW Broken Hill battery which will commence operations shortly. We will continue to leverage our
Herbert Smith Freehills advises AGL Energy on its development
The Liddell BESS will be located at the site of AGL Energy''s retired coal power station and marks AGL Energy''s first development at its Hunter Energy Hub. AGL Energy''s Managing Director and CEO, Damien Nicks, commented "the Liddell battery will be a key component of achieving our interim target of approximately 5 GW of new renewables
Another giant battery proposed for Upper Hunter, 11km up road from Liddell
A new company is pitching a 400 megawatt (MW) / 800 megawatt hour (MWh) battery in the Upper Hunter Shire Council town of Aberdeen, just 11 minutes drive north of AGL''s massive storage project.
Liddell Battery Project, New South Wales, Australia
The Liddell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project involves the development of a 500MW, two-hour duration grid-scale battery in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. AGL Energy, an integrated energy
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Description: The Liddell Battery Energy Storage System Project (the Project) will be constructed adjacent to the recently retired Liddell Power Station in Muswellbrook NSW. The purpose of the Liddell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) aims to accelerate the demonstration of advanced inverter capabilities on battery projects at scale.
Fluence Energy Surpasses 20 GWh of BESS Globally
Most recently, the company was selected by AGL Energy Limited to deliver a 500 MW / 1000 MWh energy storage system for the Liddell Battery Project in New South Wales. Fluence recently announced the release of Gridstack Pro, an advanced energy storage product built for the next era of utility-scale projects.
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8 UTILIT SCALE BATTER ENERG STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) BESS DESIGN IEC - 4.0 MWH SYSTEM DESIGN — 2. Utility-scale BESS system description The 4 MWh BESS includes 16 Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery storage racks arranged in a two-module containerized architecture; racks are coupled inside a DC combiner panel. Power is converted from direct
Origin Issues Notice to Proceed on 300 MW grid-forming battery
Mortlake in Victoria''s west is set to be bolstered with further grid supporting services through a new 300 MW / 650 MWh battery developed by Origin Energy (Origin), with Origin issuing Notice to Proceed to the EPC Contractor, Fluence, last week. Initially announced in late 2022 on behalf of the...
Australian utility gets tick of approval for 2GWh Liddell
Australia''s biggest power producer AGL has secured planning approval for a 500MW/2GWh grid-connected utility scale battery to be developed at the site of its coal-fired Liddell power plant in
AGL continues transition planning for Liddell power station
AGL will undertake another important milestone in converting the Liddell site to an Energy Hub, today beginning twelve weeks of transition planning for the Liddell power station, in preparation for the station''s closure in 2022-2023.
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AGL''s 250 MW Torrens Island BESS in Adelaide is in the final stages of connection, and its 50 MW Broken Hill BESS in NSW is under construction. Torrens Island was the first order placed under a BESS supply and EPC framework agreement between Wärtsilä and AGL.
NSW tender for firming capacity exceeds expectations
Liddell BESS: AGL Energy: Lithium-ion batter: 500 MW: 1,000 MWh: Orana BESS: Akaysha Energy: Lithium-ion batter: 415 MW: 1,660 MWh: Smithfield BESS: Iberdrola Energy: Lithium-ion batter: 65 MW: 130 MWh: Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Enel X Australia: Demand Response: 95 MW comprising three separate VPPs (50MW, 20 MW, and 25 MW)
AGL makes final investment decision on $500m
Last year, AGL commissioned the Wandoan South BESS project in the Western Downs region, delivering a 100MW capacity to the grid and storing 150MWh of renewable energy. "Once completed, the Liddell battery
Australia''s first grid-scale battery storage system at
Meanwhile, AGL, which like EnergyAustralia is a utility generator-retailer, received state government planning approval in late 2021 to put a 200MW/800MWh BESS at the site of Loy Yang. A few months after that, AGL also got approval in the state of New South Wales for a 500MW/2,000MWh BESS project proposal at the retiring Liddell power station.
Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)
THE BENEFITS OF Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) BESS technology helps improve energy flow at every stage of the energy transmission chain. It can: reduce generation costs; simplify managing and flattening the load profile; increase grid stability and security (avoiding or postponing grid updates)
Enerven wins major Origin battery storage contract in NSW
The Origin Eraring BESS project will provide a range of benefits for the region, NSW and the NEM, including: enabling renewable energy to be stored and dispatched during peak demand, supporting grid stability and energy security; contributing to a more diverse local economy; a capital investment of approximately $600 million;
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Does AGL Energy make FID on Liddell project?
AGL Energy makes FID on Liddell project. (Credit: Sungrow EMEA on Unsplash) Australian energy company AGL Energy has reached a final investment decision (FID) on the 500MW/1,000MWh grid-scale battery project in New South Wales.
Why did AGL shut down Liddell?
AGL shut down the Liddell power station in April this year, after more than half a century of operations, to convert the site into a renewable energy hub. Last year, AGL commissioned the Wandoan South BESS project in the Western Downs region, delivering a 100MW capacity to the grid and storing 150MWh of renewable energy.
Will AGL build a battery at Liddell Power Station?
Announced last year, ARENA conditionally approved up to $35 million in funding to the project, as part of the $176 million Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round. The grid-scale battery will be built on the site of the retired Liddell power station and will form part of AGL’s Hunter Energy Hub planned for the site.
How much does a Liddell battery project cost?
The new battery project is planned to be constructed on the site of the retired Liddell power station, with a total cost estimated at around A$750m ($502.95m). AGL has appointed energy storage specialist Fluence as the preferred engineering, procurement, and construction provider for the project.
How will Liddell's battery storage benefit New South Wales?
As Liddell has retired, this battery will help meet peak demand and help to back up wind and solar generation. Due to Liddell’s location, the battery storage will help ensure the ongoing stability of New South Wales power system. This will make use of the significant infrastructure at Liddell and utilise it for battery storage.
Who is the principal contractor for Liddell battery project?
AGL has appointed Fluence Energy to act as the Principal Contractor and have HSE control for the Liddell Battery Project site. AGL has also signed the Connection Agreements with Transgrid for the construction of 330kV/33kV BESS substation along with a 330kV overhead line to connect the BESS substation with Liddell 330kV Transgrid switchyard.