Community network battery engagement
We are engaging locally as we connect large, utility-scale batteries to the high voltage electricity distribution network across Queensland.
Stage three of our Local Network Battery Plan will see another 30 high voltage batteries operating across Queensland by 2027.
These batteries are helping make the most of the community’s rooftop solar. They allow more solar energy to be exported to the grid, when the sun is shining. The energy is then stored for use locally when electricity demand is high.
The 4MW/8MWh energy storage systems are designed to support the local network and, more broadly, the state's power system’s security and reliability of supply. They help manage reverse power flows and minimum system load.
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In this video see the batteries we're installing and how they work.
Where are the batteries located?
The batteries installed can be seen on this interactive Queensland Government electricity generation map by selecting the filter ‘Battery Storage’.
What is happening on site?
Progress updates, as projects move through civil construction, the battery installation and commissioning, to operating in the energy market, are below.
More information about each Stage 3 site is available in the Community Update links in the table below.
| Stage 3 Location | Latest update | Site image |
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| Agnes Water |
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| Clinton (Gladstone) |
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| Cornubia |
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| Glenella (Mackay) |
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| Hollywell |
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| Jimboomba |
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| Kearneys Spring (Toowoomba) |
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| Maryborough (Rocky Street |
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| Millchester (Charters Towers) |
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| Mooloolaba (Buderim) |
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| Woodridge |
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| Yatala |
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| Stage 2 Location | Latest update | Site image |
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| Bribie Island |
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| Emerald |
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| Gladstone South |
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| Gordonvale |
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| Howard |
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| Kewarra Beach |
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| Marian South |
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| Morayfield |
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| Mundubbera |
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| Raby Bay |
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| Torrington |
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| Townsville (Rasmussen) |
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| Stage 1 Location | Latest update | Site image |
|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg (Bargara) |
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| Hervey Bay (Torquay) |
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| Toowoomba (Kleinton) |
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| Townsville (Black River) |
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| Yeppoon (Tanby) |
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| Trial Location | Latest update | Site image |
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| Townsville (Bohle) |
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Want to know more?
Please view our Frequently Asked Questions or email us at talkingenergy@energyq.com.au if you'd like to know more about a large battery installation in your area.