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Arcadis is advising on the adoption of grid-scale and behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems in Australia as the country accelerates its renewable energy rollout. The Australian Federal Government has implemented subsidies and regulatory reforms to support this transition.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has indicated that a mix of storage solutions is necessary to maintain system reliability as coal plants retire in 2028 and 2029. Arcadis supports battery developers with technical advisory, project management, and due diligence, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and optimizing project delivery. The company is involved in multiple utility-scale BESS projects across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, with expectations that BESS will dominate the market by 2030.