Kidston Pumped Hydro – pumpedhydro

Project Details

Project Name	Kidston Pumped Hydro
Status	Under Construction
COD (Planned / Actual)	2025
Capacity (MW)	250
Energy Storage (GWh)	2
Duration (Hours)	8
Head (m)	200
Upper Reservoir Name	Kidston Pit 1
Lower Reservoir Name	Kidston Pit 2
Closed-Loop or Open-Loop	Closed-Loop
Location (State, Region)	QLD – Northern Inland
Coordinates	18.875° S, 144.274° E
Developer / Owner	Genex Power
Transmission Link	NEM (QLD)
Estimated Cost (AUD)	777 million
Funding / Partners	ARENA, NAIF, J-Power
Environmental Status	Approved
Construction Timeline	2021–2025
Job Creation (FTEs)	500
Integration Role	Solar+storage hybrid
Website	https://www.genexpower.com.au
References	Genex Power; ARENA

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