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. 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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9 Jul 2024
Octopus Australia’s 1GWh Blackstone Battery receives planning approval
Octopus Australia is pleased to announce a significant milestone for its Blackstone Battery, with the project receiving planning approval from the Ipswich City Council.
2 Jul 2024
Australian Renewable Energy Market Update – June 2024
Our June 2024 Renewable Energy Market Update includes key points from AEMO's Integrated System Plan and details of submissions from the government's first Capacity Investment Scheme tender round.
27 Jun 2024
Octopus Australia granted technical greenlight from grid operator for 128MWh Fulham Hybrid Battery project, backed by Victorian Government Power Purchase Agreement
Octopus Australia is pleased to announce that it has successfully obtained approval for the Generator Performance Standards (GPS) at Fulham Hybrid Battery project, a 128MWh DC-coupled battery and 80MW Solar Farm.