[SMM PV News] NSW Approves Major BESS Projects in Newcastle and Tamworth

Published: Apr 13, 2026 16:51

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The NSW Independent Planning Commission has greenlit two major BESS developments: Ausgrid’s 200 MW/400 MWh Steel River East project in Newcastle and Iberdrola’s 270 MW/1,080 MWh Kingswood project near Tamworth. Both were classified as State Significant Developments and approved despite receiving over 50 public objections each. The Commission concluded that these projects are vital for grid reliability, with the Kingswood facility capable of powering 108,000 homes during peak demand periods.

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