Australia: LTESA Round 6 secures enough long-duration storage to
The government announced the winners of LTESA Round 6 for long-duration energy storage today (5/2/2026). The round secured 1,171 MW / 11,980 MWh of long-duration battery
How Australia''s AUD 2.4B Battery Storage Boom Is Replacing Coal
Australia is leading the global battery storage boom with AUD 2.4B invested in Q1 2025. Discover how big batteries are replacing coal, stabilizing the grid, and driving the nation''s clean
New study finds hidden lithium reserves in Australia
The study found the highest lithium concentrations near the Mount Marion deposit of Western Australia, with elevated concentrations across the central western region of Queensland, southern New South
Lithium-ion''s long-duration dominance under threat in Australia
The Australian government''s Department of Industry, Science and Resources has indicated that lithium-ion batteries are poised to “dominate” stationary storage for durations under 4
National Battery Strategy to build Australia''s battery manufacturing
Australia is well placed for battery manufacturing, thanks to: a history of pioneering battery and energy storage research. International companies are investing in Australian battery
Mapping Australia''s hidden lithium reserves
Australia''s lithium exploration has predominantly centred in Western Australia, but this research indicates the potential of other Australian regions, including Queensland, New South Wales
The Rise of Battery Storage Capacity in Australia
As of May 2024, there are only seven operational battery storage projects in NSW. This discrepancy highlights the challenges associated with financing and developing large-scale battery
Beyond lithium: The Next Frontier in Energy Storage | Lockton
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have underpinned the growth of grid-connected energy storage for more than a decade. However, as Australia accelerates its renewable generation and
Is there enough lithium for battery energy storage in Sydney Australia
The global renewable-energy storage company, Gelion, spun-out of the University of Sydney, has joined forces with Battery Energy Power Solutions to make and distribute the Gelion Endure zinc-bromide
NSW hands out 12 GWh in long-duration storage contracts to six
The New South Wales Roadmap Tender Round 6 for long duration storage has awarded contracts to six new battery energy storage projects representing 1.17 GW/12 GWh of capacity,