Edify Energy secures Capacity Investment Scheme support for Majors Creek and Ganymirra Battery Energy Storage Projects
Sydney, Australia – 30 June 2026 Edify Energy has further cemented its position as one of Australia’s leading clean power producers, being announced as successful under the Capacity Investment Scheme for its Majors Creek and Ganymirra Battery Energy Storage Systems in Queensland. Located in Woodstock, the batteries will be on Thul Garrie Waja country, the traditional lands of the Bindal People.
The announcement by the Federal Government marks Edify’s sixth and seventh projects to be announced as successful under the Federal Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme, placing the company among the most successful participants in the Federal Government’s flagship energy infrastructure program.
Together, the Projects will deliver:
- 500MW / 2,000MWh of large-scale battery energy storage to Queensland’s electricity network;
- Meaningful community benefits to support regional communities over the life of the projects;
- Investment into the local community, First Nations businesses, local employment and local supply chains; and
- A commitment to Australian steel, supporting domestic manufacturing and supply chains.
The Majors Creek and Ganymirra Battery Energy Storage Systems will provide critical dispatchable capacity to the National Electricity Market, strengthening Queensland’s power system as renewable penetration continues to increase. The projects will store excess renewable generation during periods of low demand, shift energy into higher-value dispatch intervals, and provide the fast frequency response and operating flexibility required to support a transitioning electricity network. Together, the projects will enhance system reliability, improve utilisation of renewable generation and contribute to a more resilient and efficient grid.
The batteries will be built adjacent to the Majors Creek and Ganymirra solar and BESS hybrid plants (aggregate 360MWp (solar) and 1,200MWh (BESS)), which are targeting financial close in Q3 this year.
Edify will continue to work closely with the communities of Woodstock, Majors Creek and the wider Townsville region as the projects progress. Through ongoing consultation, we will continue to incorporate community feedback into project planning and implementation, helping to maximise local social and economic benefits through employment, procurement and community investment.
Ben Warne, Edify Chief Executive Officer said the successful outcome highlighted the Company’s reputation for delivering strategically important energy infrastructure.
“Being announced as successful with our sixth and seventh projects under the Capacity Investment Scheme is a significant achievement for Edify and reflects the quality of our development portfolio and our ability to deliver projects that meet Australia’s future energy needs.
We are particularly proud that these projects will deliver substantial benefit sharing commitments, in addition to tangible economic value flowing directly to communities through local procurement, employment and training. The projects we are delivering in Woodstock will generate sustained direct and indirect economic benefits, supporting regional communities for decades to come.”
