Sod Turned on Akaysha Energy’s $200M Brendale Battery Energy Storage System

Commencing commercial operation in 2026, the Brendale BESS is expected to reduce electricity costs and enhance grid stability in line with the Queensland Government’s renewable energy targets.

Located on UnityWater’s 3.7-acre site next to the South Pine substation, the central node of Queensland’s electricity grid, the Brendale BESS will feature Tesla Megapack technology while the Balance of Plant (BoP) will be delivered by Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd (CPP).

As one of Queensland’s largest batteries, the Brendale BESS can store enough energy to power up to 300,000 homes during a blackout, adding significant storage capacity to Queensland’s electricity network.

The project will provide energy arbitrage and frequency control ancillary services to support the NEM and facilitate the integration of solar and wind projects by leveraging existing transmission infrastructure in the region.

The project will create more than 80 jobs during construction, contributing to the local economy and workforce development within the clean energy transition.

Paul Curnow, Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer at Akaysha Energy said, “The Brendale BESS is an important element of Akaysha Energy’s portfolio across not only Queensland but the NEM more broadly.

“The Brendale BESS is a crucial step in our mission to rapidly deploy large-scale BESS, enhancing grid stability and energy security while driving the global shift to sustainable energy.

“The Brendale BESS is one of four projects under development in the state and it’s clear that the Queensland energy sector is serious about the transition.

“Once operational, the Brendale BESS will significantly bolster the delivery of a stable supply of energy to the local community.”