1. Construction of the battery energy storage system (BESS) is the first stage of the Supernode project, a AU$2.5 billion data center complex powered by renewable energy.
2. Origin Energy has contracted the full capacity of Stage 1 of the project.
3. The project aims to increase the battery storage system’s output to 2,000MW and will support Queensland’s goal of reaching 70% renewable energy by 2032.
The construction of the battery energy storage system (BESS) is the first stage of the ‘Supernode’ project, a AU$2.5 billion data centre complex powered by renewable energy in Queensland, Australia. The BESS output is planned to be increased to 2,000MW, with local permissions secured for four data centre campuses. Origin Energy has contracted the full capacity of Stage 1.
Investment manager Quinbrook specializes in renewable energy, energy storage, and grid infrastructure, with notable projects such as Gemini in Nevada. The new Supernode project in Queensland focuses on developing sustainable data centre campuses with unique advantages. The Brendale project will benefit from existing infrastructure, including high power supply capacity from a substation at South Pine.
The Queensland government aims to reach 70% renewable energy by 2032 through initiatives like the Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) plan and the Energy and Jobs Plan legislation. Premier Steven Miles emphasizes the importance of responsible emissions targets for creating jobs in existing and future industries, supported by investments in broadband infrastructure to attract new data centres powered by renewable energy. Solar Media will host the 1st Energy Storage Summit Australia in 2024 to accelerate the market for energy storage in the country.