Strategic Energy Storage Developments in Queensland
Key Ideas
  • Stanwell aims to purchase 1,010MWh of stored energy from Quinbrook's Supernode battery energy storage system in Brendale, Queensland, highlighting strategic location within the power network.
  • Stanwell announces plans to acquire a 400MW pumped hydro energy storage project at Lake Cressbrook, partnering with a global operator for the development.
  • By 2027, Stanwell's firm capacity is set to increase to 2.8GWh with the addition of the Supernode Stage 3 deal and internal BESS projects, aligning with renewable energy targets.
  • The Big-T PHES project at Lake Cressbrook will eventually meet a quarter of Stanwell's energy storage needs, with plans to reach 5GWh of firming resources by 2035.
Stanwell, an energy company in Queensland, is making significant moves in energy storage with strategic partnerships and investments in the region. They are set to sign a 15-year deal to purchase stored energy from Quinbrook's Supernode project in Brendale, which is planned to be a large-scale battery energy storage system integrated with data center campuses. The Supernode project, strategically located in Queensland's power network, is part of a multi-stage development with an expected investment of around AU$2.5 billion. Additionally, Stanwell is venturing into pumped hydro energy storage with the acquisition of the Big-T project at Lake Cressbrook, aiming to boost their energy storage capacity. By aligning with renewable energy targets, including reaching 70% renewable energy by 2032, Stanwell is transitioning to a lower-carbon fleet. The company's strategic investments will significantly increase their firm capacity to 2.8GWh by 2027, with plans to further expand their energy storage resources in the coming years.
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