The 111MW/285MWh Templers battery energy storage system (BESS) in South Australia has commenced. This project was recently acquired by ZEBRE, a joint venture between Taiwan's HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) and Australian developer ZEN Energy. The Templers BESS is located near Gawler, about 40km north of the state capital, Adelaide, and is close to the major wine-producing region of the Barossa Valley.

Project Development

Construction on the Templers BESS started in June last year after it cleared the grid connection process in "record time." At the time, ZEN Energy was pursuing the project before its joint venture with HDRE took over the development. The project is expected to be the second-largest BESS in South Australia once complete.

Comparison with Other Projects

The largest BESS in South Australia will be French independent power producer Neoen Australia's 238.5MW/477MWh Blyth BESS, which entered commissioning last month. The Blyth BESS is located about 60km away from Neoen's Goyder South Stage 1 Wind Farm and will help deliver a 70MW power purchase agreement with mining company BHP.

Partnerships and Financing

ZEN Energy previously secured a long-term electricity supply contract for Templers with the South Australian government and brought on board US-based infrastructure investor Stonepeak in a AU$70 million deal in March 2024. The BESS arm of Chinese solar PV inverter manufacturer Sungrow is serving as the system integrator and BESS provider for the Templers project. With commissioning underway, the Templers BESS is one step closer to becoming a key player in South Australia's energy storage landscape.

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