The Emeroo Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a proposed 225 MW / 900 MWh grid-scale battery co-located with the existing Bungula Solar Farm, 15 kilometres northeast of Port Augusta, SA.
The project is expected to connect to the NEM via the existing ElectraNet Emeroo Substation.
Key Dates
| 2025 | Project Announcement |
| 2027 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Potentia Energy |
PROJECT HISTORY
| 2025 | A development application for the project was submitted to the South Australian Government. |
| Aug 2025 | The South Australian Government granted the project development approval under the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act. |
| Jun 2026 | The project was invited to enter into a Capacity Investment Scheme Agreement as part of the Capacity Investment Scheme Tender Round Eight. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) |
Location
South Australia |
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