Blackstone Battery
Queensland’s biggest battery storage project.
The Blackstone storage development is Queensland’s biggest battery storage project. The one gigawatt-hour project is located 30km from Brisbane and has the ability to power around 70,000 homes for 24 hours. This battery project represents a strategic opportunity to add a cornerstone stand-alone battery storage asset to our pipeline providing diversification in technology and geography.
Key Facts
Location: Approximately 30km South-West from Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), Australia.
Battery capacity: Up to 500MW / 1000MWh.
Jobs created: Up to 120 construction jobs.
Size: Over 9 hectares.
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