Australian data centre project taps GE Vernova as BESS integrator
Supernode rendering.
GE Vernova has been chosen by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners as a battery energy storage system (BESS) integration provider for Supernode, a data centre and storage project in Queensland, Australia.
Quinbrook, a specialist investment manager focused on the energy transition through renewables, energy storage and grid infrastructure, selected the US-based tech company for the second stage of the project, comprising 250MW/1,000MWh of storage.
The order was booked with GE Vernova in the second quarter, 2024, and sees the company responsible for the supply and commissioning of the power conditioning systems, power plant controller SCADA systems, and capacitor bank/harmonic filter as well as integration engineering and GPS connection support.
Initially announced in July 2022, Quinsbrook’s AUD2.5 billion ($1.7 billion) Supernode project involves the creation of a BESS and data centre complex in Brisbane, Queensland.
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Once complete, the 750MW (2–4 hour) BESS site is expected to be one of the largest battery storage installations in the Australian national electricity market.
Construction of the BESS is the second stage of a proposed three-stage project. In early 2024, GE Vernova was also awarded the contract for BESS integration for stage 1 of the project comprising 250MW/500MWh, which is already underway.
Commenting in a release was Ed Torres, business leader of GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business: “We believe GE Vernova’s product portfolio, engineering expertise, and project delivery capabilities align perfectly with the needs of the Supernode project.”
Added Torres: “This project is a testament to the strength of our value proposition and capabilities in this space.
“We expect to continue to be a valued and trusted collaborator for large grid-scale integrated BESS projects in the region and around the world. We thank Quinbrook for their continued trust in GE Vernova as a technology partner for the Supernode project.”
