AGL Energy to build A$1bn battery storage system in Newcastle
AGL Energy has secured approval from the New South Wales (NSW) government to construct a A$1 billion battery energy storage system (BESS) in Newcastle. Located near Raymond Terrace, the Tomago BESS will be one of the largest batteries in NSW, capable of powering 200,000 homes during peak demand periods. The project will store energy from the grid when demand is low and release it when needed, enhancing the stability of the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy…