Tungkillo Battery

Project Description

The proposed Tungkillo BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) is located approximately 40 km east of Adelaide and 8.5 km east of Mount Torrens, on Peramangk Country within the Mid Murray Council local government area (LGA).

Location: Electronet Road, Tungkillo (6 km south of Tungkillo township)

Capacity: Up to 270 MW supplying up to 1,080 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage capacity

Area: 20 hectares

Connection to: The adjacent ElectraNet Tungkillo substation via a new 275 kV overhead cable

Transmission line: 700 metres of transmission line will be required

Project status: Iberdrola Australia acquired the project at the end of 2025. The project was approved in December 2024 and construction is expected to commence in late 2026.

Community Benefit Sharing and Sponsorship

We aim to foster lasting relationships with community organisations by funding local initiatives and groups. Iberdrola Australia is committed to delivering meaningful benefits that strengthen local connections, enhance infrastructure, and support education and biodiversity.

As part of the Tungkillo Battery project, Iberdrola Australia is establishing a Community Benefit Fund for the life of the project.

We are delighted to call for applications for the first round of Community Sponsorship Funds. Grants of up to $5,000 and $10,000 are available for local groups, clubs, schools and organisations located near the Tungkillo Battery site.

For more information and to apply, click the button below or get in touch at 1800 917 372 or tungkillobess@iberdrola.com.au

Community Update

We recently held a series of community information drop-in sessions at the Tungkillo Soldiers Memorial Hall.

We appreciated hearing from the local community, including opportunities and suggestions for the local area through the project. We were able to answer questions about the issues that matter most to the community, such as traffic, local jobs and community benefits.

We would like to thank the Tungkillo Progress Association for kindly allowing us to host the community sessions at the Tungkillo Soldiers Memorial Hall.

If you missed the sessions and want to learn more about the Tungkillo BESS, please get in touch via 1800 917 372 or tungkillobess@iberdrola.com.au

Community Funds and Sponsorship