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Battery projects in Victoria
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Victoria is home to one of Australia's largest operating grid-scale batteries in the Victorian Big Battery at Moorabool, and the pipeline continues to grow as more coal generation exits the system. Storage is increasingly being planned in conjunction with the state's offshore wind development, where the need to shift large volumes of generation into peak demand periods makes long-duration storage economically important. The Western Victoria network is also driving battery investment as a tool for managing congestion while transmission upgrades are completed. For developers, Victoria's capacity market mechanisms and AEMO's ISP projections are the primary signals shaping where and when projects are being committed.
Tracked capacity
41,481 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 Victoria, RenewMap tracks 193 active projects with a total capacity of 41,481 MW.
MW tracked
41,481
Projects tracked
193
Projects in the pipeline
165
Operating projects
28
Latest project updates
For battery projects in Victoria there were 29 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 battery development application was approved in Victoria
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A battery development application was approved in Victoria
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An EPBC referral was published in Victoria
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 165 battery projects in Victoria across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine BESS | VIC | 311 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Portland Energy Park | VIC | 1,000 MW | Development | — | — |
| Morwell BESS | VIC | 620 MW | Development | — | — |
| Glenrowan BESS (akaysha) | VIC | 500 MW | Development | — | — |
| Murchs Corner BESS | VIC | 500 MW | Development | — | — |
See the full list of 165 pipeline battery projects in Victoria in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 28 operating battery projects in Victoria, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub | VIC | 600 MW | Operating | GreenPoint Energy (Equis), SEC Victoria | — |
| Mortlake Power Station BESS | VIC | 300 MW | Operating | Origin Energy | — |
| Victorian Big Battery | VIC | 300 MW | Operating | Illuma Energy | — |
| Mornington BESS | VIC | 240 MW | Operating | Valent Energy | — |
| Rangebank (Cranbourne) BESS | VIC | 200 MW | Operating | Eku Energy, Perfection Private, Shell Energy | — |
See the full list of 28 operating battery projects in Victoria in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Battery projects are there in Victoria?
- As of October 2026, Victoria has 165 battery projects in the pipeline and 28 operating.
- What is the largest operating Battery project in Victoria?
- The largest operating battery project is Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub at 600 MW.
- What is the largest planned Battery project in Victoria?
- The largest planned battery project is Yallourn BESS (YESP) at 2700 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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