Question 1

What are the key details for the project “Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)”?

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The project “Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy Storage sector, located in Koolunga, South Australia, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from pv magazine Australia.

Question 2

What is the latest status of the project “Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)”?

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The status recorded for “Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)” is under construction.

Question 3

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)” to USD 110000000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)”?

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This Taiyo project page references pv magazine Australia along with the original URL (https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/04/28/equis-taps-genusplus-as-epc-for-the-800-mwh-koolunga-bess-in-australia/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	The Koolunga BESS is a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery energy storage system being developed by Equis Development in South Australia. It will connect to the electricity grid via a 1.2 km HV cable to the 275kV Brinkworth Substation. The project aims to enhance grid stability and energy storage capacity in the region.
Original sector	Energy Storage
Budget

Record type	Project
Sector	Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2026-05-01

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