Amp Powers Up 150MW South Australia Battery

• Amp Energy's groundbreaking agreement with ElectraNet for a 150-MW/300-MWh BESS in South Australia marks the start of the Renewable Energy Hub of South Australia with 636-MW Robertstown, 336-MW Bungama, and 388-MW Yoorndoo Ilga Solar PV projects, 540 MW of batteries, a hydrogen production facility, and an aboriginal cultural heritage agreement. Total project cost AUD-2 billion.

Amp Energy has sealed a connection agreement with ElectraNet for a 150-MW/300-MWh Bungama battery energy storage system (BESS) in South Australia. The facility, to be operational by early 2025, will be part of the Renewable Energy Hub of South Australia consisting of 636-MW Robertstown, 336-MW Bungama and 388-MW Yoorndoo Ilga solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with up to 540 MW of batteries. It will also include an integrated hydrogen production facility and an aboriginal cultural heritage agreement and benefit sharing arrangement with the Nukunu Wapma Thura Aboriginal Corporation. The estimated total project cost is AUD-2 billion (USD 1.28bn/EUR 1.19bn).

What Benefits Will South Australia Reap from the AUD-2 Billion BESS Agreement?

• South Australia will benefit from a more reliable energy grid with the addition of the BESS agreement.
• South Australia will be home to the world's largest battery energy storage system, providing a cutting-edge example of energy storage for other countries to learn from.
• South Australia will experience a boost in job creation due to the installation of the BESS agreement, providing employment opportunities for local communities.
• South Australia will have a more diverse energy mix with the addition of the BESS, providing more renewable energy resources.
• South Australia will experience a reduction in energy costs, with the BESS working to flatten out spikes in energy demand.
• South Australia will benefit from an agreement for aboriginal cultural heritage and benefit sharing with the Nukunu Wapma Thura Aboriginal Corporation.