Hochtief AG, through its CIMIC Group member UGL, has been selected to deliver Stage 3 of Neoen's Western Downs Battery project in Queensland, Australia. This stage will add 305 MW / 1,220 MWh of renewable energy storage capacity with the installation of 312 Tesla Megapack 2XL units and associated high-voltage infrastructure. Once operational in the Australian summer of 2027/28, the expanded battery will provide a total of 845 MW / 2.3 GWh of storage, supporting grid reliability and the integration of renewable energy into Queensland's energy network. Construction is set to begin in February 2026.
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