Renowned technology company, Tesla, has partnered with Queensland's publicly owned CS Energy to build one of the state's largest batteries. The initiative aims to store renewable energy and strengthen Queensland's energy grid.
The Chinchilla Battery project is the first project at the Kogan Creek Clean Energy Hub and is a key component of Queensland's Energy and Jobs Plan. The State Government is committed to achieving 70% renewable energy by 2032.
The battery at the Clean Energy Hub will store wind and solar energy generated during the day, facilitating its distribution to Queensland homes during evening peak demand.
The Chinchilla Battery is capable of discharging 100MW of electricity during the evening peak, enough to power 30,000 homes for two hours.