Australia Grid Energy Storage Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Battery Chemistry, Ownership, Application, and Region, 2025-2033

Australia Grid Energy Storage Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Battery Chemistry, Ownership, Application, and Region, 2025-2033

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Australia Grid Energy Storage Market Overview:

The Australia grid energy storage market size reached USD 366.80 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3,941.14 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 26.80% during 2025-2033. The demand for renewable energy integration, government incentives, and the growth in storage technologies drive the market. The decarbonization efforts of the country and the grid resilience also support a cleaner energy system. This has contributed positively to the Australia grid energy storage market share.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024 USD 366.80 Million
Market Forecast in 2033 USD 3,941.14 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 26.80%


Australia Grid Energy Storage Market Trends:

Growing Adoption of Large-Scale Storage Systems

The market demand for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) is increasing in Australia as the nation keeps incorporating renewable energy into its grid. The systems stabilize the grid by holding surplus power produced from solar and wind power during high-demand periods. With the support of incentives from the government and the private sector, utilities are investing in utility-scale BESS projects. For instance, in May 2025, ACE Power submitted plans to develop a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales under Australia's EPBC Act. The Eastern Hub Firming Battery will be a 1,000 MW system, with a duration of 4 to 8 hours, totaling up to 8,000 MWh. These facilities also facilitate the shift towards non-coal generation of electricity and clean energy solutions to lower Australia's reliance on fossil fuels and build grid resilience. The Australia grid energy storage market growth, therefore, is anticipated to be strong, backed by a trend towards more efficient and sustainable energy storage technologies.

Australia Grid Energy Storage Market Size

Energy Storage for Renewable Integration and Grid Stability

Australia's focus on integrating higher levels of renewable energy into its grid has been a significant factor in driving the growth of energy storage. As the country shifts towards renewable sources like solar and wind, energy storage systems provide a necessary solution to manage intermittency and balance supply and demand. For instance, in May 2025, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) introduced new rules to simplify the connection process for solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to the National Electricity Market (NEM). These changes aim to streamline grid integration, reducing costs and time for renewable and storage projects. With increasing renewable energy generation, energy storage becomes essential to store excess energy during periods of high generation and dispatch it during low generation or high demand periods. This capability is crucial for maintaining grid stability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Thus, the development of grid-scale storage solutions is expected to be a key driver in the Australia grid energy storage market growth, contributing to more sustainable energy systems.

Australia Grid Energy Storage Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country/regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on battery chemistry, ownership, and application. 

Battery Chemistry Insights:

  • Lead-Acid
  • Sodium-Based
  • Redox Flow
  • Lithium-ion
  • Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the battery chemistry. This includes lead-acid, sodium-based, redox flow, lithium-ion, and others.

Ownership Insights:

  • Third-party Owned
  • Utility Owned

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the ownership have also been provided in the report. This includes third-party owned and utility owned.

Application Insights:

Australia Grid Energy Storage Market By Application

  • Renewables
  • Peak Shifting
  • Ancillary Services
  • Backup Power
  • Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes renewables, peak shifting, ancillary services, backup power, and others.

Regional Insights:

  • Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
  • Victoria & Tasmania
  • Queensland
  • Northern Territory & Southern Australia
  • Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Australia Grid Energy Storage Market News:

  • In May 2025, Elements Green, a UK-based renewable energy developer, received grid connection approval for a 1.3GWh solar-plus-storage facility in Queensland, Australia. The Eurimbula Hybrid Facility, located in the Central Queensland renewable energy zone, is set to enhance energy integration and contribute to Australia's clean energy goals.
  • In May 2025, BYD Australia and Livium, through its subsidiary Envirostream Australia, expanded their existing battery recycling deal to include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This new three-year agreement aims to enhance the recycling of BESS, contributing to a more sustainable energy storage ecosystem in Australia.
  • In April 2025, Wärtsilä announced that it will supply a 64 MW / 128 MWh energy storage system for Octopus Australia’s Fulham Solar Battery Hybrid project, one of Australia’s first large-scale DC-coupled hybrid systems. The system will enhance renewable energy efficiency, integrating a solar farm with advanced energy storage, contributing to Victoria's net zero emissions goal by 2045.
  • In December 2024, Fluence Energy, in partnership with Eku Energy, Shell Energy, and Perfection Private, officially opened the 200 MW / 400 MWh Rangebank Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Cranbourne, Melbourne, Australia. The system, Victoria's second-largest BESS, is designed to support grid stability and can power 80,000 homes for one hour during peak demand. It uses Fluence's Gridstack™ technology and will be operated under a tolling agreement with Shell Energy, which has access to the system’s full capacity for the next 20 years.

Australia Grid Energy Storage Market Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Million USD
Scope of the Report

Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:

  • Battery Chemistry
  • Ownership
  • Application
  • Region
Battery Chemistries Covered Lead-Acid, Sodium-Based, Redox Flow, Lithium-ion, Others
Ownerships Covered Third-party Owned, Utility Owned
Applications Covered Renewables, Peak Shifting, Ancillary Services, Backup Power, Others
Regions Covered Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, Western Australia
Customization Scope 10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support 10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)


Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the Australia grid energy storage market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the breakup of the Australia grid energy storage market on the basis of battery chemistry?
  • What is the breakup of the Australia grid energy storage market on the basis of ownership?
  • What is the breakup of the Australia grid energy storage market on the basis of application?
  • What is the breakup of the Australia grid energy storage market on the basis of region?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia grid energy storage market? 
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia grid energy storage market?
  • What is the structure of the Australia grid energy storage market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the Australia grid energy storage market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia grid energy storage market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia grid energy storage market.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia grid energy storage industry and its attractiveness.
  • Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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