Neoen has provided notices to proceed to battery storage supplier Tesla and to balance of plant contractor UGL (a member of the CIMIC Group), signalling the start of construction for Stage 2 of Western Downs Battery. This new project will consist of 140 Tesla Megapack 2XL units and is expected to start operations in 2026.

With a total combined capacity of 540 MW / 1,080 MWh, Western Downs Battery will be equipped with grid-forming capability and provide critical grid-reliability and frequency services as well as firming for renewables, supporting the modernisation of Queensland’s electricity network.

This announcement takes Neoen Australia’s total portfolio in Queensland to over 1 GW of assets in operation or under construction, cementing the company’s leadership in the Sunshine State and its commitment to helping Queensland reach its 80% renewables target by 2035. You can consult our press release on that link.

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