Utility-scale Network Batteries

We are currently engaging with local communities as we connect utility-scale batteries into the High Voltage electricity distribution network across Queensland.

Stage three of our Local Network Battery Plan will see 30 High Voltage batteries operating across Queensland.

These batteries are allowing more solar energy to be sent into the grid, while the suns shining, and storing it locally for use when electricity demand is high.

Each energy storage system is a large 4MW/8MWh battery (see image above). They are vital for managing minimum system load locally and, more broadly, the state's power system security and reliability of supply.

Watch how we're shaping our networks for the future and how the batteries work.

Where are the batteries being located?

The batteries installed can be seen in the linked map with more site information in the Community Updates below.

The table also shows the progress for each of the projects across the state.

Stage 3 Location	Latest Update from site	Site image
Agnes Water	Civil construction works underway. Battery to be installed late 2026. Commissioning planned for early 2027. Community Update December 2024
Clinton (Gladstone)	Civil construction works complete. Battery to be installed late 2026. Commissioning planned for late 2026/early 2027. Community Update January 2025
Cornubia	Civil construction works complete. Battery to be installed mid 2026. Commissioning planned for late 2026. Community Update January 2025
Glenella (Mackay)	Civil construction works underway. Battery to be installed late 2026. Commissioning planned for late 2026/early 2027. Community Update February 2025
Hollywell	Civil construction works underway. Works rescheduled. Battery to be installed mid 2027. Commissioning planned for late 2027. Community Update October 2024
Jimboomba	Civil construction works complete. Battery to be installed in April-May 2026. Commissioning planned for late 2026. Community Update April 2026
Kearneys Spring (Toowoomba)	Civil construction works complete. Battery installed late 2025. Commissioning in progress. Community Update October 2024
Millchester (Charters Towers)	Civil construction works complete. Battery to be installed in early 2027. Commissioning planned for 2027. Community Update June 2025
Mooloolaba	Civil construction complete. Battery to be installed mid 2026. Commissioning planned for late 2026. Community Update October 2024
Maryborough (Rocky Street)	Civil construction works complete. Battery installed late 2025. Commissioning in progress. Community Update October 2024
Woodridge	Civil construction works complete. Battery to be installed mid 2026. Commissioning planned for late 2026. Community Update August 2024
Yatala	Civil construction works complete. Battery to be installed mid-late 2026. Commissioning planned for late 2026. Community Update January 2025

Stage 2 Location	Latest Update from Site	Site image
Bribie Island	Construction complete. Commissioning in final stages. To operate in the market mid 2026. Community Update January 2024
Emerald	Construction complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market. Community Update April 2024
Gladstone South	Construction complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market. Community Update October 2024
Gordonvale	Construction complete. Commissioning in progress 2025-26. To operate in the market mid 2026. Community Update June 2024
Howard	Construction works complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market. Community Update November 2023
Kewarra Beach	Construction works complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market. Community Update October 2023
Marian South	Construction works complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market.
Morayfield	Construction works complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market. Community Update January 2024
Mundubbera	Construction works complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market. Community Update October 2023
Raby Bay	Construction works complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market. Community Update April 2024
Townsville (Rasmussen)	Construction works complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market. Community Update October 2023
Torrington	Construction works complete. Commissioning complete 2025-26. Operating in the energy market. Community Update April 2024

Trial Location	Latest Update from site	Site Image
Townsville (Bohle)	Construction complete. Battery installed 2020-21. Operating in the energy market.

Want to know more?

This is just one of the ways we are supporting the take up of rooftop solar.

You can learn about the community batteries we are connecting into our Low Voltage electricity networks. Take a look at these frequently asked questions. Or pop us an email to talkingenergy@energyq.com.au