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Battery projects in South Australia
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South Australia has been at the centre of Australia's grid-scale battery story since the Hornsdale Power Reserve demonstrated what large batteries could do for system security and frequency control. The market has matured significantly since then, and the pipeline now includes a wide range of project sizes, technologies and business models. Virtual power plant programs have also given South Australia a more distributed storage base than most other states. For new projects entering this market, competing with established assets and finding the right revenue stack – across energy, FCAS and capacity – is the central commercial challenge.
Tracked capacity
18,217 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 South Australia, RenewMap tracks 143 active projects with a total capacity of 18,217 MW.
MW tracked
18,217
Projects tracked
143
Projects in the pipeline
108
Operating projects
35
Latest project updates
For battery projects in South Australia there were 10 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 project commenced operation in South Australia
19 days ago
A new battery project was added in South Australia
20 days ago
A battery project entered commissioning in South Australia
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 108 battery projects in South Australia across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield BESS | SA | 240 MW | Commissioning | SAPGen, Ironbark Energy Storage (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners) | Approved |
| Limestone Coast Energy Park North | SA | 250 MW | Construction | Pacific Green | Approved |
| Tungkillo BESS | SA | 270 MW | Development | RES, Iberdrola | Approved |
| Kincraig BESS | SA | 150 MW | Development | ACE Power, TagEnergy | Assessment |
| Aurora Energy Project (BESS) | SA | 140 MW | Development | 1414degrees | Approved |
See the full list of 108 pipeline battery projects in South Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 35 operating battery projects in South Australia, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrens Island BESS | SA | 250 MW | Operating | AGL Energy | Approved |
| Blyth BESS | SA | 238 MW | Operating | Neoen | Approved |
| Hornsdale Power Reserve | SA | 150 MW | Operating | Neoen | Approved |
| Bungama BESS (Stage 1) | SA | 150 MW | Operating | Revera Energy | Approved |
| Templers BESS | SA | 111 MW | Operating | ZEBRE | Approved |
See the full list of 35 operating battery projects in South Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Battery projects are there in South Australia?
- As of July 2026, South Australia has 108 battery projects in the pipeline and 35 operating.
- Who are the top battery developers in South Australia?
- Top developers in South Australia by project count include Green Gold Energy (11 projects) , ACEnergy (8 projects) and Neoen (7 projects) .
- What is the largest operating Battery project in South Australia?
- The largest operating battery project is Torrens Island BESS at 250 MW.
- What is the largest planned Battery project in South Australia?
- The largest planned battery project is Nonowie Wind Farm (BESS) at 600 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.