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Potentia Energy is proposing a 500-megawatt-hour battery energy storage project near Mount Gambier, South Australia, which has drawn criticism from local landholders concerned about its impact on housing growth. The project site is close to a proposed residential development in Compton.

Landholders cite fears of noise pollution, fire risks, and environmental contamination. Potentia Energy has stated that it has modified its plans to increase buffers and reduce visual impacts based on community feedback. The South Australian government will oversee the project's approval process, with the Department for Energy and Mining consulting with local stakeholders.