Overview
The Emeroo Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, located about 15km northeast of Port Augusta, is co-located with the existing Bungala Solar Farm and includes a 225 Megawatt (MW) system, expected to deliver up to four hours of energy storage.
Potentia Energy submitted a licence application for the proposed BESS to the South Australian Government in early 2025. In August 2025, the project received its Statement of Environmental Objectives (SEO).
Project development for Emeroo BESS is advancing. Construction is targeted to start in 2026 and targeted to be fully operational in 2028. The estimated investment value of the project would be more than $400 million.
The Emeroo BESS will comprise of shipping containers which are fitted with the battery units and control equipment associated with inverters and power transformers. The layout would be arranged in a grid pattern with enough space to allow access around each unit. The Emeroo BESS would be connected to Electranet’s Emeroo Substation.
Key Project
Details
Status
under-development
Location
Port Augusta, South Australia
Technology: BESS
900
MWh
Energy production
225
MW
Operational Capacity
Project Approvals
Potentia Energy submitted an application for the proposed Emeroo BESS Project to the South Australian Government in early 2025. In August 2025, the Statement of Environmental Objectives was approved under the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy (HRE) Act, making it the first BESS facility in South Australia to reach this stage of approvals under the new legislation.
Project Timeline
Early 2025
Application lodgement
Lodgement of application to the South Australian Government.
August 2025
Application Approval
In August 2025, the Statement of Environmental Objectives was approved under the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy (HRE) Act, making it the first BESS facility in South Australia to reach this stage of approvals under the new legislation.
2026
Targeted Commencement of Construction
2028
Targeted Commencement of Operations
Community Survey
As part of our approach to community engagement for the project, we are seeking feedback from the community, to better understand local values and priorities and inform planning for potential initiatives to be undertaken within the local area close to the Emeroo BESS Project site. The survey results will inform local community benefit sharing initiatives, where feasible and aligned with the company values, policies and capabilities. We appreciate local community members time to contribute to the survey. If you would like to discuss your feedback in further details, please contact us.
Project Resources
The general resources below are intended to outline key project details, including facts and figures, and frequently asked questions for the Emeroo BESS.Contact Us
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Project Contact
Danielle Davis
Community Engagement and Sustainability Specialist
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