Quinbrook Archives - Renew Economy

Storage

EPBC gives green tick to massive Queensland battery in just 41 days, now for the state
Plans for a massive more than 2 gigawatt-hour battery south of Townsville have been given the federal environmental all-clear, but the state may take much longer.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 19, 2026

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Storage

Quinbrook gets cracking on federal approvals for second huge Supernode batttery
A day after announcing full commercial operation of its Supernode battery in Brisbane, Quinbrook has submitted plans for Supernode North to the EPBC.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 19, 2026

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Storage

First stage of Australia’s second-biggest battery starts commercial operations in the Sunshine State
The first stage of one of the biggest batteries under development in Australia has started commercial operations, on track to becoming a 780 megawatt, more than 3 gigawatt-hour behemoth.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 17, 2026

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Storage

Australia’s first six gigawatt hour battery to be built as part of massive multi-tech “grid resiliency” hub
Exclusivity deal signed for massive gas and energy storage hub that promises to host Australia’s biggest eight-hour battery, sized at more than 6,000 MWh.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 3, 2025

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Renewables

Retailer that set out on a mission to disrupt legacy energy giants is being bought out by one
Upstart electricity retailer launched to take on Australia’s Big Three gentailers and “kill the traditional energy model,” could soon be owned by one.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 14, 2025

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Storage

Do eight-hour big batteries stack up? One developer says it’s tough enough to fund projects half the size
Developer of the biggest battery yet in South Australia says the company has struggled to make projects with four-hours of storage “commercially viable,” let alone eight.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 28, 2025

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Commentary

Poles and wires: If networks want to own batteries and control EVs, a little public disclosure would help
The owners of our poles and wires are keen to own batteries and control EVs. If they agree to more disclosure, they might generate more trust.
David Leitch

Mar 24, 2025

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Renewables

Retail electricity upstart Energy Locals to get new owner after Quinbrook sale
Australian-owned electricity retailing upstart Energy Locals is set to change hands, after Quinbrook agrees to sell the company.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 4, 2024

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Storage

Giant Brisbane battery trebles in size after Origin extends deal for life beyond baseload
A giant battery project on outskirts of Brisbane will treble in size after contract signed with Australia’s biggest utility thinking about grid beyond baseload.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 11, 2024

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Renewables

Quinbrook’s $8 billion plans for Australia solar supply chain put on fast-track
The $8bn plans of one the nation’s biggest renewable energy investors to build a polysilicon manufacturing facility in Queensland have been declared a prescribed project.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 21, 2024

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Big new push for Australian made solar as Tindo pitches $100m module gigafactory
Australia’s first and only homegrown solar panel manufacturer wants to go giga-scale – but says the right federal government support will be crucial.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 8, 2024

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