Quinbrook to build 2000MWh battery at Supernode data storage site in Queensland
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has revealed plans to build Australia’s largest battery storage installation – 2000MWh – to support a large data storage center close to Brisbane in southeast Queensland. The 800MW/2000MWh “Supernode” battery project proposes to support data centers, provide service that can be delivered to the grid, strengthen additional renewable energy capacity, and act as a “stop” to reduce the risk of blackouts in Queensland. The project is separate from the Lockyer 1,000MWh battery storage project Quinbrook is also seeking to build in Queensland, as part of plans to convert peak gas generation plans to battery storage. This project is one of a number of large-scale battery storage projects currently being proposed across Australia, and would be the largest if proceeded now, although it could also be terminated by competing projects. Quinbrook said the project site, adjacent to the South Pine substation in Brendale, offers unmatched power supply access and redu