Name of the Project
Liddell battery project.
Location
Hunter Energy Hub in New South Wales, Australia.
Project Owner/s
AGL Energy.
Project Description
The project will result in the construction of a 500 MW, two-hour duration, grid-scale battery at AGL’s Hunter Energy Hub.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
A$750-million.
The project will be supported by a $35-million grant awarded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency as part of its Advancing Renewables Program and a long-term energy service agreement.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction work for the battery is expected to start 2024, with the start of operations targeted for mid-2026.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Fluence (engineering, procurement and construction provider).
Contact Details for Project Information
AGL Energy manager – media relations Garreth Matthews, tel +61 410 745 191 or email media@agl.com.au.