Calala Battery Energy Storage System

Tamworth, New South Wales

On track: Due 2027

Equis is developing a 300MW Battery in Calala, Tamworth to help provide New South Wales with reliable energy.

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Community drop-in session

Project Schedule

Community drop-in session

Project Schedule

Equis completed its first community drop-in session on the 14th of December 2022 at the Best Western Plus All Settlers Motor Inn between 3pm and 7pm.

More information

The proposed Calala Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is located approximately 5.8km southeast of the Tamworth CBD within the Tamworth regional municipality. The BESS has a charge/discharge capacity of up to 300MW which is enough power to supply electricity for up to 115,000 homes.

The BESS site will be connected to NSW’s electricity grid via an underground cable that connects to the 330kV Tamworth Substation. The project will help meet NSW’s future electricity demands. The BESS will provide significant local benefits during construction and operation including investment in the local economy. The BESS will create approximately 170 full times jobs during construction and 7 during operations as well as funding community programs.

The Calala Battery Energy Storage System will allow for increased solar and wind energy to be integrated into the grid helping to reduce volatility and lower electricity prices.

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Putting downward pressure on electricity prices for Victorians

Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub will store renewable energy for use in Melbourne when it is needed and also absorb excess roof-top solar from Victorian homes as it flows back into the transmission grid.

The project is designed with innovative inverter technology to support the transmission grid's voltage and frequency, and replace 'system inertia' that is lost when coal and gas fired power stations retire over the next decade.

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Equis is proud to announce its Calala BESS project is now under construction

Community benefits

Direct programs to support the local community

170

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Operational Jobs

115,000

Serviced households / year

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Partnering and memberships

Calala Battery Energy Storage System

Equis is developing a 300MW Battery in Calala, Tamworth to help provide New South Wales with reliable energy.

Community drop-in session

Community drop-in session

The proposed Calala Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is located approximately 5.8km southeast of the Tamworth CBD within the Tamworth regional municipality. The BESS has a charge/discharge capacity of up to 300MW which is enough power to supply electricity for up to 115,000 homes.

The Calala Battery Energy Storage System will allow for increased solar and wind energy to be integrated into the grid helping to reduce volatility and lower electricity prices.

Putting downward pressure on electricity prices for Victorians

THE LOCAL

COMMUNITY

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ENVIRONMENT

Approvals and compliance

Partnering and memberships

Should you have any comments or feedback on the proposed projects please feel free to contact us below through our Engagement Hub.