Does Australia support energy storage infrastructure?

The Australian government strongly supports energy storage infrastructure though the Capacity Investment Scheme and NSW Energy Infrastructure Roadmap, with highly competitive biannual tenders offering revenue underwriting to attract investment and ensure financial stability in a volatile market.

How much does a battery storage project cost in Australia?

According to TrinaSolar that cost will total just $400 million. The company clarified to Renew Economy that this $400 million reflects only the first 330MW/1.32GWh stage of the project – but it still appears to set a new low for battery storage project costs in Australia.

Are there barriers to Australia's uptake in energy storage?

“However, there are some barriers to Australia’s uptake in energy storage. Such as getting a grid connection in time and at a desired network point is a big challenge. It can be costly too. The cost of building a substation is about 12-13% of the total CAPEX.

Are battery energy storage system capital costs improving in 2024-25?

Image: Fluence. A new report published by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has found that large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) capital costs have improved the most in 2024-25, falling by 20% year-on-year (YoY).

How much does it cost to build a substation in Australia?

The cost of building a substation is about 12-13% of the total CAPEX. But overall, high battery costs are going to be an ongoing challenge for Australia compared to rest of the APAC region,” Shah concluded. ENDS The Australian Clean Energy Summit (ACES):

Why are batteries so expensive in Australia?

Per kilowatt of power, batteries in Australia (in both the NEM and WEM) have increased in cost over time. But this is due to more recent projects being longer-duration: while the first Australian batteries were at one hour of duration or less, two-hour and four-hour batteries are now the norm.