AGL begins commissioning of 250 MW Liddell Battery at Hunter Energy Hub

The Liddell Battery will provide crucial firming storage for the National Electricity Market as coal power exits and renewable generation increases. Over 600 workers contributed to the construction and commissioning phases. The battery is situated adjacent to the former Liddell Power Station. The project received a $35 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The project received a Long-Term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) from the NSW government. AGL's vision for the former Liddell Power Station site is an industrial energy hub. The Liddell Power Station operated for 50 years before closing in April 2023. The Liddell Battery will join AGL's portfolio of grid-scale batteries, including the 250 MW Torrens Island Battery, the 50 MW Broken Hill Battery, and the under-construction 500 MW Tomago Battery. The battery project has been supported by a $35 million (USD 24 million) grant awarded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) as part of its Advancing Renewables Program and a Long-Term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA), awarded by ASL as part of the NSW Roadmap.