5.2GWh！澳大利亚两大储能项目提交审批

Core Viewpoint - Two large-scale battery storage projects in Australia, totaling 5.2 GWh, have been submitted for approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, aimed at enhancing the stability of the local renewable energy grid [1]. Group 1: Canyonleigh Battery Storage Project - The Canyonleigh project, developed by Spanish sustainable energy developer X-Elio, has a capacity of 300 MW / 1200 MWh and is located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales [2]. - The project site is adjacent to the Willavale Park renewable energy project, which includes a 300 MW / 600 MWh battery storage system and a 72 MW peak photovoltaic power station, creating a synergistic "storage + photovoltaic" layout [2]. - The total area of the Canyonleigh project is approximately 48 hectares, with the storage system occupying 13 hectares, utilizing lithium-ion batteries. The construction and commissioning period is expected to be 12 to 18 months, with a design operational lifespan of 20 to 30 years [3]. Group 2: Kiar Battery Storage Project - The Kiar project, led by independent renewable energy consultancy BID Energy, has a capacity of 1000 MW / 4000 MWh and is located about 100 kilometers north of Sydney in the Central Coast region of New South Wales [4]. - The project will connect to the National Electricity Market via a 330 kV line operated by Transgrid, leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce grid connection costs [4]. - The project will occupy approximately 110 hectares, with a design operational lifespan of 25 years. The construction period is estimated to be 18 to 24 months, with plans for commissioning by the end of 2027 or early 2028 [4]. Group 3: Environmental Approval Process - Both projects must undergo environmental impact assessments as per the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. If deemed to have no significant ecological impact, they will receive development approval; otherwise, further scrutiny will be required for any major environmental risks [5]. Group 4: Market Context - The Australian electricity market is undergoing significant reforms, which are expected to benefit battery storage initiatives. Australian battery manufacturers are also entering the U.S. storage market, targeting a total of 5 GWh [6].