Uriarra Station to host one of Australia's largest batteries
Quinbrook is proposing a 520-megawatt battery storage system at Uriarra Station. It would be roughly twice the size of similar facilities.
Renewable energy company Quinbrook bought the 1200-hectare property in May. Quinbrook plans to build the Flat Rock Energy Storage project there.
The battery system stores power when demand is low. The battery system releases power when needed.
The facility would be one of Australia's largest. Nearby Uriarra Village residents worry about industrial development in their rural area and noise impacts.
Quinbrook is starting a community partnership program to address concerns and fund local improvements. An information session is planned for October 17.
- 520 megawatts
- Battery capacity
- 1,200 hectares
- Property size
- 309 residents at Uriarra Village (2021)
- Nearby population
- Twice the size of Williamsdale BESS
- Size comparison
Why it mattersThe project helps Australia meet its need for grid stability and energy security. It also tests whether developers can win over rural communities concerned about industrial change.
AustraliaIf the project proceeds, it would boost energy storage capacity in Australia's grid and bring funding to the Canberra region, though the impact depends on community and regulatory approval.
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