Battery energy storage systems

Battery Energy Storage Systems

We help energy projects navigate planning, design and delivery in a fast-changing market.

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Energy storage in a changing grid

Energy storage in a changing grid

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are transforming how energy is generated, stored and delivered in Australia.

As coal generation retires and renewables increase, batteries provide the flexibility and fast response needed to maintain grid stability and reliability. Industry forecasts indicate that battery storage capacity in Australia may increase significantly by 2030, supported by policy reform, renewable energy integration and demand for firming capacity.

Successful projects rely on multidisciplinary expertise, practical engineering solutions, and careful planning from early approvals through to operations. Our team applies this experience to support informed decision-making and project delivery.

What we do

Planning, design and delivery for BESS projects

We provide engineering and environmental services across key stages of the project lifecycle, from site selection and approvals through to design, construction support and operations. We have experience with standalone battery storage, integrated renewable energy zones combining BESS with solar and wind, and projects spanning microgrids to grid-scale systems.

Site selection, environmental impact assessments, and development application support
Civil engineering design of bulk earthworks, pavements, roads, stormwater, drainage
Structural design of foundations, buildings, water tanks and pump houses.
Water and wastewater systems including fire water systems
Construction phase support including temporary works
Condition assessments and asset management
Stakeholder engagement
Geotechnical investigations
Hydrology and flood studies
Our approach

How we deliver BESS projects

Design for compact, high-load sites

Design for compact, high-load sites

BESS facilities concentrate significant loads within compact footprints, requiring geotechnical and foundation design. Our teams consider the demands of heavy battery infrastructure on varied ground conditions. Our foundation design services consider load distribution, settlement and site-specific constraints.
Our industry credentials

Our industry credentials

Our work is informed by relevant Australian standards, regulatory requirements and digital engineering practices that support delivery.

Support navigating planning and approvals for BESS projects

Support navigating planning and approvals for BESS projects

Battery storage projects in Australia are typically assessed under state or territory planning legislation. We help prepare Environmental Impact Statements, development applications and reports addressing matters such as land use, biodiversity, cultural heritage, bushfire, noise, visual impact and traffic. Our team has supported approvals for large-scale energy infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions.

Digital engineering and 3D modelling

Digital engineering and 3D modelling

We use digital engineering workflows and 3D modelling to support coordinated, collaborative project delivery. Visual models can assist clients to understand how battery facilities, civil infrastructure and ancillary buildings integrate on site before construction begins.

Explore our projects

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Woodland Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Woodland Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
New South Wales • May 2024
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Robert Nicholson
General Manager - Energy

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