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Where is Wellington South Battery energy storage system being developed?

Wellington South Battery Energy Storage System is being developed in NSW, Australia. (Credit: Sungrow EMEA on Unsplash) The Wellington Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is planned to be developed in the central west New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The project will comprise a grid-scale BESS with a total discharge capacity of around 400MW.

How long will it take to build the Wellington Battery?

Plans for construction of Stage 2 are ongoing, but construction is likely to follow 12 to 18 months behind Stage 1. The existing Wellington substation is very strategically located within the NSW energy grid. The output from both stages of the Wellington Battery represents the demand from over 60,000 homes.

What is the Wellington Bess & why is it important?

It is also designed to support the integration of variable renewable energy and help reduce wholesale electricity volatility. “The Wellington BESS will contribute towards supporting Australia’s journey towards a more sustainable and reliable energy future,” said RJE Global in a statement.

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About the Project The project is in the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone three kilometres north-east of Wellington. The project will be delivered in two stages. Construction of …

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Fluence Chosen for 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington Battery

AMPYR is on track to deliver 6,000 MWh of grid-scale battery storage in strategic grid locations by 2030, providing up to 20% of Australia’s future battery storage demand.

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AMPYR Achieves Financial Close for 300 MW …

AMPYR Australia (AMPYR) has announced it has achieved financial close of its 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington Stage 1 battery …

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Wellington Battery Energy Storage System, Australia

The Wellington Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is planned to be developed in the central west New South Wales (NSW), …

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AMPYR Secures Financing for 300 MW Wellington …

AMPYR Australia, a part of AMPYR Energy, a renewable energy group, announced the financial closure of the 300 MW/600 MWh …

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Ampyr hits financial close on 600 MWh Wellington …

Ampyr Australia, the local arm of Singapore-based developer Ampyr Energy, has achieved financial close for its 300 MW / 600 MWh …

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2025_AMPYR_Project_Factsheet_Wellington

About the Project The project is in the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone three kilometres north-east of Wellington. The project will be delivered in two stages. Construction of …

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AMPYR Achieves Financial Close for 300 MW BESS Project

AMPYR Australia (AMPYR) has announced it has achieved financial close of its 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington Stage 1 battery energy storage system (BESS) project in …

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Wellington Battery Energy Storage System, Australia

The Wellington Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is planned to be developed in the central west New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The project will comprise a …

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AMPYR Secures Financing for 300 MW Wellington Stage 1 Battery Storage ...

AMPYR Australia, a part of AMPYR Energy, a renewable energy group, announced the financial closure of the 300 MW/600 MWh Wellington Stage 1 battery energy storage …

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Ampyr hits financial close on 600 MWh Wellington battery first stage

Ampyr Australia, the local arm of Singapore-based developer Ampyr Energy, has achieved financial close for its 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington stage one battery energy …

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Next phase for Wellington BESS

A mega-battery project in NSW is moving ahead. Construction is set to begin on the first stage of the Wellington Battery Energy Storage System [BESS] in Central West NSW. The …

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Wellington Energy Storage Project Cooperation: Powering the …

The Wellington Energy Storage Project Cooperation isn’t just another battery farm – it’s a game-changer for New Zealand’s energy transition. Think of it as the "Swiss Army knife" …

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Fluences Wellington Storage Project A Milestone in Energy …

In a significant development within the realm of energy storage, Fluence Energy Inc. has been awarded the contract for the 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington Battery Energy Storage …

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Shell Offloads Oz Battery Stake

Ampyr Australia has acquired Shell’s 50% stake in the 300MW Wellington battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales. With its Wellington BESS stage two …

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AMPYR and Shell Energy to jointly develop, own …

[Sydney, 14 October 2022] AMPYR Australia Pty Ltd (AMPYR) and Shell Energy Australia (Shell Energy) have signed a joint development …

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AMPYR achieves Financial Close of Wellington …

AMPYR is on track to deliver more than 6 GWh of energy storage projects by 2030, including Wellington Stage 1 BESS and an additional 100 MW / 400 …

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Ampyr buys Shell’s equity in 1GWh BESS in New …

Developer Ampyr Australia has secured Shell Energy Australia's remaining share in the 1GWh Wellington BESS in New South …

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Australia: 'Benchmark’ equity model signed at …

Renewable energy developer Ampyr Australia has signed what it claims is an Australian “first-of-a-kind” Aboriginal community equity …

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Ampyr hits financial close on 600 MWh Wellington …

Ampyr Australia, the local arm of Singapore-based developer Ampyr Energy, has achieved financial close for its 300 MW / 600 MWh …

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Ampyr Energy takes control of 1 GWh Australian …

Renewables developer Ampyr Australia plans to fast track development of a 500 MW/1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) …

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Fluence Chosen for Ampyr’s 300 MW BESS in …

The Wellington Stage 1 BESS is AMPYR’s first grid-scale battery energy storage system to reach financial close in Australia. This …

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Ampyr Australia reaches financial close on …

Renewable energy developer Ampyr Australia has reached financial close on its 300MW/600MWh Wellington Stage 1 BESS in New …

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AMPYR Secures Financing for 300 MW Wellington …

AMPYR plans to deliver over 6 GWh of energy storage projects by 2030, including the Wellington Stage 1 project and an …

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AMPYR becomes sole owner of 1-GWh Aussie …

AMPYR Australia today said it has acquired its joint venture partner Shell Energy Australia’s 50% stake in the 300-MW/600-MWh …

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Ampyr, CIP sell 1.96GWh Australia BESS projects

Renewable energy developer Ampyr Australia is seeking an investor for a 400MW/1,000MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) …

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AGP-backed Ampyr gets going on Wellington battery with $340m …

Renewables developer Ampyr Energy Global, led locally by a former CSIRO and AEMO executive Alex Wonhas, has hit financial close for its Wellington stage one battery …

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Ampyr Australia starts construction on 600MWh BESS in NSW

Ampyr Australia has officially started construction on its 300MW/600MWh Wellington Stage 1 BESS in New South Wales.

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AMPYR Achieves Financial Close for 300 MW BESS Project

AMPYR secures financial close for 300MW Wellington Stage 1 battery storage project, advancing Australia’s renewable energy transition.

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2025_AMPYR_Project_Factsheet_Wellington

About the Project The project is in the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone three kilometres north-east of Wellington. The project will be delivered in two stages. Construction of …

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Shell Offloads Oz Battery Stake

Ampyr Australia has acquired Shell’s 50% stake in the 300MW Wellington battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales. With its Wellington BESS stage two …

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Ampyr hits financial close on 600 MWh Wellington …

Ampyr Australia, the local arm of Singapore-based developer Ampyr Energy, has achieved financial close for its 300 MW / 600 MWh …

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AMPYR Achieves Financial Close for 300 MW …

AMPYR secures financial close for 300MW Wellington Stage 1 battery storage project, advancing Australia’s renewable energy transition.

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Ashurst assists AMPYR Australia with Aboriginal partnership and ...

AMPYR Australia has completed the structuring of a unique Aboriginal community equity partnership and participation model for the Wellington Stage 1 battery energy storage …

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Ampyr buys Shell’s stake in Australia battery energy storage project

Ampyr and Shell agreed in 2022 to jointly develop the Wellington BESS project, which will be one of the largest battery storage projects in NSW. The partners said at the time …

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Projects

In addition to our Silver City development, Hydrostor is engaged in early-stage development activities. We are working with local stakeholders in Wellington, NSW, to advance a 500 MW / …

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2025_AMPYR_Project_Factsheet_Wellington

About the Project The project is in the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone three kilometres north-east of Wellington. The project will be delivered in two stages. Construction of …

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Shell Offloads Oz Battery Stake

Ampyr Australia has acquired Shell’s 50% stake in the 300MW Wellington battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales. With its Wellington BESS stage two …

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