NHOA Energy has just completed an incredible stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS) capital project in Hallett, South Australia. This project has a stunning 245 megawatt-hour (MWh) capacity. This joint initiative, including partnerships with EnergyAustralia and Enerven, is a significant investment in improving the Australian energy market.
Located just south of Canowie, the Hallett BESS is strategically placed as evidenced by the Hallett Power Station, where the Hallett BESS launch event was held. The event gathered representatives from EnergyAustralia, Enerven, NHOA Energy, government officials, traditional owners, and local community stakeholders, emphasizing the project’s community-oriented approach.
The BESS will help to enhance grid stability across the National Electricity Market (NEM). The Hallett BESS is further equipped as a grid-forming solution. It will produce a baseline output of 50 megawatts (MW) of power, with five hours of storage capacity. This system is anticipated to play a role in grid support and frequency control as well as energy arbitrage and providing services to NEM markets.
The Hallett BESS commences commissioning in January 2027. This is an exciting breakthrough on the path to energy resilience for South Australia. The project directly assists with adding renewable energy sources to the electric grid, which will help strengthen the region’s energy infrastructure in the long run.
Adrian Marziano, Vice President, NHOA Energy Australia and Pacific said we are proud to support this initiative. He stated,
“We are proud to support EnergyAustralia in a project that combines advanced grid-forming technology with a strong institutional framework such as the Capacity Investment Scheme, while making smart use of existing infrastructure.”
Daniel Nugent, EnergyAustralia’s trading and transition executive, highlighted the project’s benefits for the local community. He noted,
“By building the battery at Hallett, we are making use of infrastructure that is already there, supporting local jobs and strengthening South Australia’s power system at the same time. Financial close means this project is real, funded and now being built, and our focus now shifts squarely to disciplined execution and delivery.”
The Blyth Battery, which was recently announced by NHOA Energy, is an independent initiative. It will feature a capacity of 238.5MW/477MWh and is due to be commissioned in April 2025.