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Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System, Australia

Battery energy storage system

13th February 2026

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System (VBESS).

Location
Western Australia.

Project Owner/s
Wholly owned subsidiary of VSUN Energy, Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL).

Project Description
Western Australia hosts some of the world’s largest vanadium deposits and is recognised as a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. To further support vanadium mining in the state, the state government has committed to reducing the applicable royalties on vanadium products from 5% to 2.5%.

The project aims to develop a locally manufactured 500 MWh vanadium flow battery.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The project is supported by a A$150-million state funding commitment.

Planned Start/End Date
The plan is to complete the development of the VBESS by 2029 under a build–own–operate model.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
AVL, tel +61 8 9321 5594 or email info@avl.au.

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