Investment of 7 2 billion pumped energy storage project

What is Big-T pumped hydropower energy storage (PHES)?

BE Power and GE Energy Llc are jointly proposing to develop the Big-T pumped hydropower energy storage (PHES) project in the locality of Biarra, situated 45 km northeast of Toowoomba, Queensland. The Project will also include a battery energy storage system (BESS). Collectively the project is referred to as the ‘Big-T PHES’. scheme.

Is the Big-T pumped storage project a 'coordinated project'?

This initial advice statement has been prepared and compiled by Entura with inputs from BE Power, on behalf of BE Power Projects Pty Ltd for the Big-T Pumped Storage Project, for the purpose of seeking declaration as a ‘Coordinated Project’ under the Queensland State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971.

How do pumped storage systems work in Queensland?

There is currently only one example of a pumped storage system in Queensland, at Wivenhoe Power Station. Operated by CleanCo with a generating capacity of 570 MW, the power station uses electricity from the grid to pump water uphill from Wivenhoe Dam into Splityard Creek Dam.

What is the new energy generation project?

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) released the New Energy Generation Project expression of interest in August 2020. The New Energy Generation Project aims to provide the successful tenderer the opportunity to develop a project that generates energy through existing TRC land and water assets.

How much does a PHES project cost?

The area will include site office and parking space for worker light vehicles. The estimated total capital cost for the development of the Project is $1.3 billion. Of the $1.3 billion, it is expected that approximately $500 million will be invested into the local economy. The Project, as a PHES, is an enabler of the renewable energy transition.

What is the storage capacity of Gandhi Sagar reservoir?

r generation. The gross storage capacity of Gandhi Sagar reservoir is 258.47 TMC. The Geographical Co - ordinates of the proposed MP 30 Gandhi Sagar Off-stream Pumped Storage Project component of upper reservoir is at latitude 24° 31' 6.89" North and Longitude is 75° 30' 56.12" East and that of Gandhi S