Sungrow has officially commenced construction of ENGIE’s Pelican Point Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Adelaide, marking a significant milestone for South Australia’s renewable energy infrastructure. The launch took place in collaboration with delivery partners Elecnor and Electranet.
The 200 MW/400 MWh utility-scale battery system is being constructed adjacent to the Pelican Point Power Station in Outer Harbour and is expected to become operational in the second half of 2027. Once completed, the system will be capable of storing and discharging enough energy to power more than 29,400 average South Australian homes.
South Australia is among the world’s most advanced renewable energy markets, with a high penetration of wind and solar generation. However, the increasing share of variable renewables has introduced challenges, including system strength issues, frequency fluctuations and the need for fast-response resources. The Pelican Point BESS is designed to reduce these risks by enhancing storage capacity, providing fast frequency response and improving overall grid stability.
The project will also serve as a hybrid generation model, integrating the upgraded Pelican Point gas power plant with the new grid-forming battery system to ensure flexible generation and reliable supply during periods of low synchronous output.
Sungrow confirmed that the project will deploy advanced technologies from its PowerTitan 2.0 Series, including grid-forming SC6900UD-MV inverters, pre-assembled ST5015UX battery containers with liquid cooling, and an EMS3000 plant controller to enable real-time grid support and market-responsive dispatch.
Sungrow Australia Country Director Joe Zhou said the project underscored a key step in Australia’s transition to a low-carbon energy system.
“The Pelican Point BESS marks an important step in Australia’s clean energy evolution,” Zhou said. “By combining Sungrow’s advanced grid-forming technology with ENGIE’s commitment to a carbon-neutral future, we’re delivering a solution built for today’s needs and tomorrow’s energy system.”
Development work is currently underway and commissioning is expected to begin in late 2027. The project is positioned as a critical component in supporting South Australia’s long-term renewable integration, improving grid flexibility and enabling future hybrid energy models.
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