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29 August, 2025
Bribie’s new battery boost
BRIBIE Island is set to become one of the next Queensland communities to benefit from a local network-connected battery, as part of the Queensland Government’s push to improve energy stability and make the most of roof top solar.
The battery on Bribie Island will join a statewide rollout of 30 local network-connected units, including 18 already energised and 12 under construction, designed to store excess electricity generated by households with solar panels.
Construction completed on August 18 of the latest battery, built in Emerald. The Emerald battery can store 4MW/8MW of electricity, capturing energy from the 2,620 households – 28 per cent of the community – with solar panels. Excess capacity will also be traded on the National Electricity Market, maximising the benefi ts of the battery for reducing network and wholesale costs.
Treasurer and Minister for Energy, David Janetzki, said the batteries support the grid and reduce electricity costs.
“This battery in Emerald is playing a key role in supporting Ergon Energy’s networks to gain the maximum advantage from Queensland’s abundant roo top solar systems,” Mr Janetzki said. “Each battery enables renewable energy to be stored locally and can support up to 500 homes in the evening peak load period, making better use of locally generated solar power when the sun goes down.”
Bribie is one of several locations in stage two of the program, which will see batteries constructed. Other locations include Morayfi eld, Gladstone South, Gordonvale, Howard, Kewarra, Marian South, Mundubbera, Raby Bay, Rasmussen, and Torrington.
Stage three has batteries planned for Agnes Water, Clinton, Cornubia, Glenella, Hollywell, Jimboomba, Kearneys Spring, Maryborough, Millchester and Mooloolaba.
