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Did Australia invest in energy storage projects in Q1 2025?
Australia's remarkable run of investment commitments to energy storage projects continued in Q1 2025. Six storage projects representing 1,510 MW (capacity) / 5,016 MWh (energy output) reached financial close – the second-highest quarterly result for newly financially committed storage projects.
How many battery storage projects commenced construction in 2025?
In addition to the six projects that reached financial commitment, a further three battery storage projects commenced construction in the first quarter of 2025, with a total of 840 MW / 2.9 GWh in storage capacity / energy output.
How many storage projects are there in Australia?
There are also 69 committed storage projects (either standalone or hybrid projects) currently in this pipeline, equivalent to 12,532 MW / 32,078 MWh in capacity / energy output. Read the latest updates from the Clean Energy Council and across the industry. When it comes to Australia’s energy future, communities have legitimate questions.
How much is battery storage worth in Australia?
Credit: Phonlamai Photo / Shutterstock. The first quarter (Q1) of 2025 has seen a surge in investment for large-scale battery storage in Australia, with six projects worth a total of A$2.4bn ($1.5bn) reaching the financial commitment stage, according to the latest Clean Energy Australia Report 2025.
How many energy projects are there in Australia?
There were also 69 committed storage projects, equivalent to 12.5GW in capacity and 32.1GWh in energy output. Renewables provided 40% of Australia’s electricity last year, with fossil fuels still accounting for the majority at 60%, according to the report.
Why should Australia invest in energy storage systems?
Energy storage systems, such as big batteries, are a critical part of Australia’s future energy mix and act as a reliable back-up system allowing us to store renewable energy for when it is needed most and keep the lights on under all conditions. It’s great to see the high levels of investment we’ve seen over the past couple of years continue.