Community Update | July 2025
Murray Terminal Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Important Akaysha Energy is committed to the delivery, development and deployment of large-scale batteries and renewables around the world. We are proposing to develop a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Khancoban, New South Wales.
This critical piece of energy infrastructure will help secure the energy supply in New South Wales and Victoria, by providing storage of excess energy generated during off peak hours for use during high demand periods.
What is a Battery Energy Storage System?
Where will the BESS be located, and what is its capacity?
The Murray Terminal BESS will function as a robust, rechargeable battery for the power grid. It will capture excess energy from various sources from the grid, including hydro, solar, and wind to store for later use. This stored energy can be rapidly released back into the grid during periods of high demand or when renewable generation is low, helping to balance supply and demand and ensure a reliable flow of electricity.
The BESS is proposed to be built directly south of the Murray Terminal 330kV Swithing Station. The BESS investigation site is approximately 10 hectares (ha) of private land. The BESS is being designed for a capacity of 500MW/2000MWh providing up to 4 hours of energy storage, delivered using world-class leading battery technology.
What is the proposed timeline for the project?* As a state-significant development, the project will be reviewed by the NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). The Murray Terminal BESS is in the very beginning stages of the development application phase, called the Scoping Report.
Scoping Report
SEAR Issued
Project announced and early technical studies begin
Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) received
EIS Report Detailed technical studies are undertaken to inform the project
Exhibition & Determination
Construction Late 2027
Operations From 2029
Project put on public exhibition and outcome determined
Construction starts
Murray Terminal BESS commences operations
*Time frames are indicative only Murray Terminal BESS Community Update
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