6.3GW！14个储能项目入选优先名单

Core Viewpoint - Australia is set to experience a surge in energy storage capacity, with a total of 6.3GW from 14 storage-related projects included in the country's first renewable energy priority list [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The renewable energy priority list includes 56 projects, with 32 being generation and storage projects, contributing to a total storage capacity of 6.3GW [1]. - Among the 14 storage-related projects, there are 2 pumped hydro projects with a capacity of 2.75GW and battery energy storage systems (BESS) totaling 3.621GW [2]. - The largest battery storage project is the Bundey Battery Storage System, which has a capacity of 1.2GW [3]. Group 2: Key Projects and Companies - Key projects include: - Bundey Battery Storage System by Genaspi with a capacity of 900MW solar and 1200MW BESS [3]. - Darwin Battery Storage System (D-BESS) by SunCable with a capacity of 100MW [3]. - Wooreen Battery Storage System, the largest independent storage project in Australia, with a capacity of 350MW/1400MWh, backed by Energy Australia [6]. - Companies such as AGL Energy Ltd. and Origin Energy Ltd. are planning significant increases in battery storage capacity, with AGL seeking financing for 1.4GW and Origin targeting 1.8GW by 2027 [6]. Group 3: Market Trends and Opportunities - The Australian energy storage market is expected to grow, driven by improved trade relations with China, which could enhance investment prospects in the energy storage sector [6]. - Chinese companies, including CATL, Trina Storage, and Jinko Energy, are accelerating their entry into the Australian market, collaborating with local power companies and developers on various storage projects [7].