Summerfield BESS connection contract executed

The project site, located 17km southeast of the Tungkillo switchyard, involves:

• the construction of a new 275 kV Tepko switchyard
• 17km of new 275kV overhead line, stringing on existing structures
• modifications to the 275kV bay at the Tungkillo switchyard.

Strengthening our position in South Australia

This achievement highlights Enerven’s ability to deliver complex, large-scale projects and further strengthens our foothold in the South Australian market.

John Leonard, Acting Head of Strategy and Development, stated

“The execution of the Summerfield BESS connection contract is a major milestone for Enerven. It demonstrates our capability to deliver innovative and complex projects while contributing to South Australia’s renewable energy goals. This achievement is a true reflection of our teamwork and expertise.”

The Summerfield BESS is a large-scale, four-hour duration battery storage project designed to supply energy to South Australians and the national electricity grid. The battery will power 70,000 South Australian homes daily – nearly 10% of the state’s households – via 222 battery containers spread over once hectare of land.