Australia's New South Wales government has approved plans for a 500MW/2,000MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) being developed by energy generator-retailer EnergyAustralia.
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Aug 5, 2025 · NSW remains Australia''s biggest coal state, but not for long. And the start of a unique contract with what will be the world''s most powerful battery has got everyone excited.
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Mar 28, 2025 · BloombergNEF (BNEF) has found that utility-scale BESS uptake in Australia could increase eightfold to 18GW in 2035, up from 2.3GW in 2024.
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Excludes premium features. Already subscribed? Sites near some of Australia's largest coal-fired power stations are being assessed for their potential to house giant domes filled with carbon dioxide, which could store solar energy and help drive the grid's shift away from fossil fuels.
UNSW is striving towards 1,000GWh of beneficial energy storage in Australia by 2050. We believe this level of storage will underpin a healthy society by promoting a resilient and sustainable energy system. Resilience means providing electrical energy more reliably, by accommodating variable generators and unplanned damage to grid infrastructure.
The trial was part of a broader effort to integrate coal's flexibility into a future dominated by renewables. The ability to two-shift has far-reaching implications for the energy generation ecosystem. With coal generators now able to temporarily shut down during peak solar hours, more room is made for renewable energy sources.
Coal has not received consistent attention in the Australian Parliament. Instead, the workers' rights and Kyoto eras represent clear attention peaks surrounded by less active years. The actions of the Joint Coal Board helped to modernise the industry and led to export success.
Based on our findings we can conclude the following: The coal industry and associated coal-centred system has a long, proud history in the state of NSW and in Australia, which can be separated into four eras (supply; workers' rights; diversification; and Kyoto/mining boom). Coal has not received consistent attention in the Australian Parliament.
With coal generators now able to temporarily shut down during peak solar hours, more room is made for renewable energy sources. This could reduce the need for curtailing solar and wind energy, which often occurs when coal plants are forced to stay online, bidding at negative prices to remain competitive.