Sungrow and its partners have ‘broken ground’ on the Templers Battery project, South Australia's second largest energy storage installation and the second largest stand-alone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Australia.

Project partners participated in the breaking ground ceremony on site at Templers, 60km north of Adelaide. The ceremony marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between Sungrow, ZEN Energy, and China Energy Engineering Group Shanxi Electric Power Construction (SEPC).

The Templers project is a benchmark 138MW/330MWh venture that received grid connection approval from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in early 2023. It also broke the record with approval in 13 months from the first round of application submission. This milestone project is anticipated to achieve commercial operations in 2025.

Central to the project's success is Sungrow's cutting-edge liquid-cooled battery technology, designed to enhance grid reliability by mitigating intermittency issues and stabilising power supply. The PowerTitan energy storage system, specifically tailored to meet the unique demands of the Australian market and regulatory landscape, will be deployed. This advanced technology not only improves grid stability but also supports carbon dioxide reduction, aligning with South Australia's vision for a cleaner, sustainable energy future.

The system is not only pivotal for grid stability but also contributes to carbon dioxide reduction efforts, supporting South Australia’s commitment to a sustainable energy future.

In May 2024 the New South Wales government launched a tender for long-duration energy storage projects.

The initiative seeks to procure 1GW of eight-hour storage capacity, as part of the state’s strategy to shift towards renewable energy while maintaining a dependable and cost-effective energy supply.

The tender aims to facilitate the integration of solar and wind energy into the grid by providing storage solutions capable of delivering electricity on demand.