Powering Progress

The Bremer Battery Project (BBP) is an initiative seeking to empower the local area by demonstrating the advancement of renewable energy solutions.

About the Bremer Battery

The Highlights

  • Battery Size: 850MW/3400MWh battery would store rooftop solar, and other renewable energy

  • Project: Expected to be a large investment to advance the local area growth.

  • Job Creation: Could create 200+ jobs during up to a two-year construction phase.

  • Operational: 2027 (subject to approvals)

Overview

The Bremer Battery Project will harness advanced battery storage technology to facilitate the seamless integration of renewable energy sources into the energy grid, stabilising the grid, ensuring a secure, reliable, lower cost, energy supply.

By maximising the utilisation of clean energy sources, the Bremer Battery will play a pivotal role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, creating efficient use of green energy and contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations.

The proposed battery site is located 21km from Ipswich. About 10 minutes drive south of Rosewood, or 40 minutes drive from Brisbane.

Benefits

The Bremer Battery Project will also have a positive impact, future proofing the local area as the renewable energy transition continues, create jobs, and offer economic benefits to the community.

200+ jobs are anticipated to be generated during a construction period of up to two-years.

The project will create important opportunities for growing economic activity for the Rosewood community, including opportunities for local suppliers and quality employment.

 

Timeline and Milestones

Preparing for the approval process is the current focus of project activities (studies and reports by experts).

Construction will not proceed until the project has received development and connection approvals. Project phases are expected to include:     

Community

In addition to construction jobs, it is expected that there will be ongoing technical, security and maintenance job opportunities once operational. Construction, technical and trade roles will also be required during construction. 

In addition to job opportunities, efforts will be made to maximise local procurement and supply opportunities, especially during construction activities. The project team welcomes early registration of interest in potential local supply opportunities via the project website.

The project will require a large quantity of sand, gravel, cement, steel, graders, cranes, transport, food, accommodation and a lot more.
 

The Facility

The site required for the battery is approximately 15 hectares of grazing land. There will also be a connection required to the existing power lines. 

The battery facility will look like a series of 20-foot shipping containers. Minimising visual impacts will be a priority in the design, including looking at screening (sound barriers, trees) or opportunities for colour/ painting of the battery facility.

Please view the video below, to see what the BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) would look like on completion. This short video explains the urgent need for this tool, and how the AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator) will use the Bremer Battery to balance the grid.

FAQs

  • Libra Energy has decided not to pursue a solar initiative. Due to excess solar power being generated in Queensland, it is not economical to proceed with a solar project at this time. Large scale energy storage, including batteries, are required around Queensland and Australia so the project proposal is limited to a Battery Energy Storage System.

  • ○ Bushfire Risk: As with all projects of this nature the facility will be built with rigorous safety standards and fire prevention measures. We will be working to ensure preparedness and effective mitigation measures should the unlikely event of an emergency occur.

    ○ Chemical Spills: The battery will use advanced technology with multiple safety features to minimise the risk of spills. There will be a comprehensive operational plan developed for handling any unlikely incidents.

  • Environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential impacts on wildlife and ecosystems are a large part of the planning and development approval process. The battery will be build on grazing land only and environmental plans must be approved by the relevant government parties. We look forward to sharing more about how we intend to care for our environment as plans progress.

  • Construction activities will be managed to minimise noise, dust and light impacts for neighbouring properties. The plan must be approved by the relevant government authorities and comply with strict safety standards and Government Regulations .

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems usually have a lifespan of about 25 years. A decommissioning plan will be prepared that ensures the safe and responsible removal of the facility at the end of its lifespan, including the recycling of materials.

  • Information about the project is available on the project website, and we will be conducting public consultation sessions during the approvals process. Interested community members can also register on the project website to receive periodic project updates via email. See below or click here.

A Deep Dive

Read our article about the carbon economy, the duck curve and the role of Batteries in supporting the transition to renewable energy.

Check it out!

Check out this video to gain a glimpse into how a battery works and operates.