What is the Tarong Bess project?

Built adjacent to the Tarong power stations, the Tarong BESS is the first dispatchable energy project for Stanwell, which on completion will be able to discharge 300MW of energy into the National Electricity Market (NEM) for up to two hours.

What is the storage capacity of the Tarong Bess?

It will have a storage capacity of 300MW over two hours duration. The Tarong BESS will be the first battery energy storage in Stanwell's portfolio. Batteries can be charged when energy generation is high, and discharge energy back into the grid when generation is low or demand is high, or to maintain grid stability.

What is the Tarong battery energy storage system?

The Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will provide essential firming capacity to support the renewable projects we have planned in Southern Queensland. It will have a storage capacity of 300MW over two hours duration. The Tarong BESS will be the first battery energy storage in Stanwell's portfolio.

Where is the Tarong Bess located?

The Tarong BESS is located on the Tarong Power Station precinct near Nanango, which is being transformed into a Clean Energy Hub. Publicly owned Yurika contracted to install, with the support of local contractors providing services including civil works, cranage, plumbing, concrete supplies and quarry materials.

How much money is being invested in the Tarong Bess project?

Construction of the BESS onsite at the Tarong power station is the first step in the transition of this site into a clean energy hub and is being built in two stages. A total of $514 million is being invested in this first battery project. The Tarong BESS comprises of 164 lithium-ion Tesla Megapack 2XL units.

Who is building a battery at Tarong Power Station?

The battery is being constructed by Yurika. Concrete slabs for the first stage of the battery project have been poured, with foundations being prepared for the transformers and switchgear. By locating the battery storage at Tarong Power Station, Stanwell Corporation can capitalise on existing connection infrastructure, such as transmission towers.