Waratah Super Battery
Sector: Solar • Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Source: Hitachi Energy
The Waratah Super Battery is an 850 MW / 1680 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) located about 100 kilometers north of Sydney in the Central Coast Region. It acts as a giant shock absorber to stabilize the electrical grid, ensuring reliable power delivery and supporting the integration of renewable energy. The project includes paired generation services with wind and solar generators, upgrad
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Energy Storage, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Wind
- Location
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Hitachi Energy
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Waratah Super Battery is an 850 MW / 1680 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) located about 100 kilometers north of Sydney in the Central Coast Region. It acts as a giant shock absorber to stabilize the electrical grid, ensuring reliable power delivery and supporting the integration of renewable energy. The project includes paired generation services with wind and solar generators, upgrades to the transmission network, and an overarching control system. It is part of New South Wales' efforts to ensure electricity reliability as coal plants retire and to meet emissions reduction targets. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
City | Sydney |
Source
Source | Hitachi Energy |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Energy Storage, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Wind |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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