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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
87,164 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 423 active projects with a total capacity of 87,164 MW.
MW tracked
87,164
Projects tracked
423
Projects in the pipeline
390
Operating projects
33
Latest project updates
For battery projects in New South Wales there were 74 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.
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A new battery project was added in New South Wales
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A battery development application was approved in New South Wales
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A new battery project was added in New South Wales
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 390 battery projects in New South Wales across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eraring BESS 2 | NSW | 240 MW | Commissioning | — | — |
| Tomago BESS | NSW | 500 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Denman BESS (Metlen) | NSW | 2,400 MW | Development | — | — |
| Hanworth BESS | NSW | 1,200 MW | Development | — | — |
| Eastern Hub Firming Battery (Hillview Energy Hub - Stage 1) | NSW | 1,000 MW | Development | — | — |
See the full list of 390 pipeline battery projects in New South Wales in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 33 operating battery projects in New South Wales, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liddell BESS | NSW | 500 MW | Operating | AGL Energy | — |
| Eraring BESS 1 | NSW | 460 MW | Operating | Origin Energy | — |
| Orana BESS | NSW | 415 MW | Operating | akaysha energy | — |
| Riverina Energy Storage System 2 | NSW | 65 MW | Operating | Edify Energy, Federation Asset Management | — |
| Smithfield BESS | NSW | 65 MW | Operating | Iberdrola | — |
See the full list of 33 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 September 2026, New South Wales has 390 battery projects in the pipeline and 33 operating.
- What is the largest operating Battery project in New South Wales?
- The largest operating battery project is Liddell BESS at 500 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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RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline.