Infrastructure

Grid-scale batteries

While the capacity of grid-scale batteries currently installed and managed remains at 30 MW, construction of the Torrens Island 250 MW grid scale battery commenced in late 2021, with construction of the 50 MW Broken Hill battery scheduled to commence in late 2022. Development approval has been confirmed for the 200 MW Loy Yang battery and the 500 MW Liddell battery (150 MW in Phase 1), with both projects subject to final investment decision. Additionally, the 100 MW Wandoan Battery, over which AGL has a 15-year agreement with Vena Energy for full operational dispatch rights, commenced commercial operation in July 2022. AGL and specialist independent power producer Neoen have also signed a seven-year agreement to enable AGL to virtually charge and discharge up to 70 MW of Neoen’s 100 MW Capital Battery.