Energy Storage News
14 May 2026
Akaysha Energy bags EPBC Act approval for 1,600MWh battery storage system in Victoria, Australia
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Developer Akaysha Energy has received federal environmental clearance for its 400MW/1,600MWh Glenrowan battery energy storage system (BESS) in Victoria, with the project deemed "not a controlled action" under Australia's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
Key Takeaways
- • Akaysha Energy bags EPBC Act approval for 1,600MWh battery storage system in Victoria, Australia.
