Elaine Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Victoria, Australia
Source: SolarQuarter
The Elaine BESS project is a large-scale battery energy storage system in Victoria, Australia, developed by Akaysha Energy. It will provide a storage capacity of 300MW/1200MWh, enabling up to four hours of energy dispatch to strengthen grid stability and increase renewable energy share in Victoria's power system. Construction has officially begun following the closure of a $460 million financing r
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Victoria, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- SolarQuarter
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Elaine BESS project is a large-scale battery energy storage system in Victoria, Australia, developed by Akaysha Energy. It will provide a storage capacity of 300MW/1200MWh, enabling up to four hours of energy dispatch to strengthen grid stability and increase renewable energy share in Victoria's power system. Construction has officially begun following the closure of a $460 million financing round. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Australia |
State | Victoria |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-05-18 |
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