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Genex secures site for Rocky battery storage project

Genex Power has secured land adjacent to Powerlink's Bouldercombe substation near Rockhampton for its large-scale battery storage project.

The energy company said it intended to fast-track the development and would seek to have the project operational in the first half of 2022.

Genex has also selected its preferred battery supplier following a competitive tender process, but did not name the company in today's announcement.

"Genex is pleased to have signed this agreement with Powerlink in relation to the proposed 50MW/75MWh battery energy storage system project at Bouldercombe. . .

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Genex Power raises cash to fast-track CQ battery project

Genex Power is on a fundraising drive to help fast-track the planned Como battery project in Rockhampton and cover financial close costs for the Kidston hydro project.

The company has raised just over $21 million through a successful share placement and announced a share purchase plan today to raise a further $7 million.

It comes after Genex Power last week revealed plans for a 50MW/75MWh Como battery storage project in Rockhampton, with construction planned to begin next year.

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Genex to bring big battery project to Rockhampton

Genex Power has revealed plans for a big battery project in Central Queensland, with construction planned to begin next year.

The 50MW/75MWh Como battery storage project will be built near Rockhamption and is expected to cost around $50 million to bring online.

Genex Power is also continuing to advance its Kidston pumped hydro project south-west of Cairns, with an expected cost of $700 million.

"This battery project is very consistent with our strategy of being Australia's leading renewable energy company and energy storage company, across technologies," executive director Simon Kidston said.

"We'll have pump storage hydro. . .

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