Lower Wonga Battery Energy Storage System

Woolooga, Queensland

On track: Due 2027

Equis is developing a 200MW Battery Energy Storage System in Lower Wonga (Woolooga) that will provide reliable energy to Queensland.

Community drop-in session

Project Schedule

Community drop-in session

Project Schedule

Equis completed its first community drop-in session on the 15th of December at Woolooga Community Hall between 3pm and 7pm.

More information

The proposed Lower Wonga (Woolooga) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is located approximately 0.8km southwest of the Woolooga Substation on Gympie Woolooga Road. The BESS has a battery energy storage capacity up to 200MW and discharge capacity up to 800MWh, which is enough power to supply electricity for up to 26,000 homes for four hours.

The BESS site will be connected to Queensland’s electricity grid via a transmission line that is connects to the 275kV Woolooga Substation. The project will help to secure Queensland’s future electricity demands.

The Lower Wonga (Woolooga) 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.

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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Planning and Environment Approvals

Equis has engaged specialist consultants to assess potential environmental impacts and engage with the local community.

The Project was granted development approval on the 11th July 2023.

Community benefits

Direct programs to support the local community

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Partnering and memberships

Lower Wonga Battery Energy Storage System

Equis is developing a 200MW Battery Energy Storage System in Lower Wonga (Woolooga) that will provide reliable energy to Queensland.

Community drop-in session

Community drop-in session

The BESS site will be connected to Queensland’s electricity grid via a transmission line that is connects to the 275kV Woolooga Substation. The project will help to secure Queensland’s future electricity demands.

The Lower Wonga (Woolooga) 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.

Putting downward pressure on electricity prices for Victorians

THE LOCAL

COMMUNITY

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AND

ENVIRONMENT

Partnering and memberships

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