Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System
Equis is developing a 200MW/800MWh Battery in Koolunga to help provide South Australia with reliable energy and decrease dependency on fossil fuels.
Community drop-in session
Project Schedule
Community drop-in session
Project Schedule
Equis completed its first community drop-in session on the 29th of March 2023 at Brinkworth Recreation Ground Club Rooms between 3pm and 7pm.
The proposed Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is located approximately 1.1km northeast of the Brinkworth Substation on Power Station Road. The BESS has a battery energy storage capacity up to 200MW and discharge capacity up to 800MW which is enough power to supply electricity for up to 26,000 homes for four hours.
The BESS site will be connected to South Australia’s electricity grid via a transmission line that connects to the 275kV Brinkworth Substation. The project will help to secure South Australia’s future electricity demands.
The Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System will allow for increased solar and wind energy to be integrated into the grid helping to reduce volatility and put downward pressure on electricity prices.
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Planning and Environment Approvals
Equis has engaged specialist consultants to assess potential environmental impacts and engage with the local community.
The State Planning Commission is the relevant authority for the assessment of this application as the proposed development involves an electricity generating plant with a generating capacity of 5 MW or above connected to the State’s power system.
The Project was granted development approval on the 10th August 2023.
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Construction Jobs
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