Griffith BESS

A project of state significance.

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Griffith BESS is an 8 hour project and was awarded the NSW LDS LTESA from AEMO Services in February 2025.

Project overview

Griffith BESS is a utility-scale 100 MW /800 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system, located in Yoogali, a suburb of Griffith LGA in New South Wales with a direct connection to the Griffith Substation.

The project will generate electricity into the National Electricity Market (NEM) NSW/ACT Region with a proposed operational life of 20+ years.

Griffith BESS is anticipated to be in operations in 2028. The project is currently in development with planning and environmental studies underway. We are keen to receive feedback from local residents and the community about the project.

Key Facts

Australia

Yoogali, NSW

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100 MW / 800 MWh

Current status -

Development

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Downloads / links

Griffith BESS at a glance (517kb)

Powering Big Dreams - Griffith BESS benefits sharing program (3.5mb)

Fact sheets and posters from our August 2025 drop-in session (8.3mb)

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Acknowledgement
of Country

Eku Energy respectfully acknowledge the Wiradjuri People, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Griffith BESS will store energy, and pay respect to Wiradjuri Elders past, present. We acknowledge and respect their culture, beliefs, contributions, and spiritual and historic connection with the land.

Project timeline

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1. Development

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2. Pre-Construction and Financial Close

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3. Construction

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4. Operations

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5. Decommissioning

Social Licence Commitments

These Social Licence Commitments (SLCs) reflect our commitment to delivering lasting benefits to local communities, First Nations people, and regional economies while supporting the clean energy transition. They form part of the project’s obligations under the Long-Term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) awarded through the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.

Shared Community Benefits Commitments

During construction: We are committing $200,000 to support local community initiatives and projects during the construction phase, helping build lasting benefits in the region.
During operations: We will provide $30,000 annually for the duration of the project to continue supporting local programs that strengthen community wellbeing and resilience.

First Nations People Commitments

Total commitment: Equivalent to 1.5% of the total project value.

During construction: We will subcontract project works to First Nations-owned businesses, targeting an aggregate contract value of at least 1.38%. Additionally, we are investing $15,000 in cultural awareness training and services to promote respect and understanding.
During operations: We will contribute $500,000 towards First Nations training and workforce development to support long-term employment pathways and skills development.

Commitments to Local Employment

During construction: We are investing $150,000 to enhance local employment and workforce capability. Furthermore, we will ensure minimum workforce participation of Learning Workers (10%), Apprentices (8.3%), and Underrepresented Groups (5%) to foster inclusive workforce development.
During operations: Over the first 7 years of the project, we will invest at least $100,000 in local supply chains or local innovators, supporting the region's ongoing economic development and innovation.

Commitments Related to Use of Local Content

During construction: We will source at least 32.2% of project inputs from Australian suppliers and will ensure that a minimum of 10% of all steel used is procured from local steel manufacturers.
During operations: We are committed to maintaining a high level of Australian participation, with at least 35.2% of operational expenditure directed to local content.