Former coal plant in Queensland to transform into Tesla Megapack energy hub

In a move towards sustainable energy, a former coal plant in Queensland, Australia, is undergoing a transformation into a Tesla Megapack, set to become a hub for renewable power. The project, with an estimated cost of $330 million, is being funded by the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund.

Tesla’s Megapacks are robust batteries designed to provide energy storage and grid support, aiming to stabilize the grid and mitigate outages without relying on gas or coal plants. The initiative in Swanbank, Queensland, aims to store enough energy to power over two-thirds of the city of Ipswich when needed, ensuring uninterrupted supply even during night-time outages.