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Battery projects in New South Wales
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New South Wales is building out battery storage at scale as it prepares for a significant wave of coal retirements. Some of the largest grid-scale battery projects in the country are either operating or under development in the state, including assets designed to support the Renewable Energy Zones and firm up variable generation. The Waratah Super Battery near Kurri Kurri is one of the most prominent examples, but it sits alongside a broader pipeline of projects being developed by both incumbent generators and new entrants looking to capture value in a rapidly changing wholesale market.
Tracked capacity
88,492 MW total (market scope)
By Project StatusMarket snapshot
RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline. Across battery in New South Wales, RenewMap tracks 416 projects with a total capacity of 88,492 MW.
MW tracked
88,492
Projects tracked
416
Projects in the pipeline
391
Operating projects
25
Latest project updates
For battery projects in New South Wales there were 46 major updates in the last three months. RenewMap monitors for updates including new projects, development application activity, EPBC updates and status changes. Learn more about updates in RenewMap.
22 hours ago
A battery development application was withdrawn in New South Wales
3 days ago
A new battery project was added in New South Wales
4 days ago
An EPBC referral was published in New South Wales
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 391 battery projects in New South Wales across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liddell BESS | NSW | 500 MW | Commissioning | AGL Energy | Approved |
| Orana BESS | NSW | 415 MW | Commissioning | akaysha energy | Approved |
| Tomago BESS | NSW | 500 MW | Construction | AGL Energy | Approved |
| Eraring BESS (Stage 2) | NSW | 240 MW | Construction | Origin Energy | Approved |
| Denman BESS (Metlen) | NSW | 2,400 MW | Development | Metlen (Mytilineos) | Assessment |
See the full list of 391 pipeline battery projects in New South Wales in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 25 operating battery projects in New South Wales, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eraring BESS (Stage 1) | NSW | 460 MW | Operating | Origin Energy | Approved |
| Smithfield BESS | NSW | 65 MW | Operating | Iberdrola | Approved |
| Riverina Energy Storage System 2 | NSW | 65 MW | Operating | Edify Energy, Federation Asset Management | Approved |
| Riverina Energy Storage System 1 | NSW | 60 MW | Operating | Edify Energy, Federation Asset Management | Approved |
| Wallgrove Grid Battery | NSW | 50 MW | Operating | Transgrid | Approved |
See the full list of 25 operating battery projects in New South Wales in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Battery projects are there in New South Wales?
- As of May 2026, New South Wales has 391 battery projects in the pipeline and 25 operating.
- Who are the top battery developers in New South Wales?
- Top developers in New South Wales by project count include ACEnergy (21 projects) , Ausconnex (Endeavour Energy) (12 projects) and Edify Energy (11 projects) .
- What is the largest operating Battery project in New South Wales?
- The largest operating battery project is Eraring BESS (Stage 1) at 460 MW.
- What is the largest planned Battery project in New South Wales?
- The largest planned battery project is Denman BESS (Metlen) at 2400 MW, currently in the Development stage.
- What project stages are tracked in RenewMap?
- RenewMap tracks projects from early development through construction, commissioning and operation. It also tracks projects that have been abandoned, as well as assets that have been decommissioned.
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