Construction has officially begun on the Bungama Battery Energy Storage Systеm (BESS), a key project in South Australia’s renewable energy transition.
The 150MW/300MWh facility, located about six kilometres east of Port Pirie, aims to enhance grid stability and support the state’s growing share of renewable energy.
Energy construction company Enerven, serving as the Balance of Plant contractor, celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the project.
Enerven will deliver the electrical works, working alongside Amp Energy, Wärtsilä Energy, and ElectraNet Pty Ltd to integrate cutting-edge energy storage solutions.
South Australia’s Minister for Energy and Mining Tom Koutsantonis highlighted the project’s role in reinforcing the state’s position as a global leader in renewable energy.
“South Australia’s world-leading renewable energy reputation continues to attract significant investment into the state, especially in our regions,” he said.
“Projects like Bungama BESS not only create highly skilled jobs, they demonstrate our global standing as a leader in the green energy sector.”
“Amp Energy joins a growing list of developers committed to South Australia’s multi-billion dollar pipeline of projects.”
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