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Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Koolunga, South Australia, Australia

Source: Renewables Now

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GenusPlus Group Ltd (ASX:GNP) will serve as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for a 200-MW/800-MWh battery project in South Australia. The turnkey deal covers the EPC and commissioning for the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope of the project and is estimated at about AUD 110 million. The Koolunga BESS will be installed around six kilometres southeast of the town of Koolunga

Status: Prospective
Sector: Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
Location: Koolunga, South Australia, Australia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Renewables Now

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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 Renewables Now.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	GenusPlus Group Ltd (ASX:GNP) will serve as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for a 200-MW/800-MWh battery project in South Australia. The turnkey deal covers the EPC and commissioning for the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope of the project and is estimated at about AUD 110 million. The Koolunga BESS will be installed around six kilometres southeast of the town of Koolunga and connected to an existing substation in Brinkworth. The project has all required planning and environmental approvals and community impact assessments and is planned to be commissioned in September 2027. When fully charged, the battery will be able to supply electricity to up to 26,000 homes for four hours. Building works are expected to commence shortly, with the construction phase planned to create about 110 jobs.
Original sector	Energy Storage
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Country	Australia
State	South Australia
City	Koolunga

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Record type	Project
Sector	Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
Article published date	2026-04-29

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