Cultana Pumped Hydro

Project Details

Project Name	Cultana Pumped Hydro
Status	Proposed
COD (Planned / Actual)	—
Capacity (MW)	225
Energy Storage (GWh)	1.8
Duration (Hours)	8
Head (m)	300
Upper Reservoir Name	TBD
Lower Reservoir Name	Gulf of Spencer (seawater)
Closed-Loop or Open-Loop	Closed-Loop (Seawater)
Location (State, Region)	SA – Cultana
Coordinates	~32.6° S, 137.8° E
Developer / Owner	Hydrostor
Transmission Link	SA grid
Estimated Cost (AUD)	—
Funding / Partners	ARENA
Environmental Status	Pre-approval
Construction Timeline	—
Job Creation (FTEs)	—
Integration Role	Demonstration of seawater PHES
Website	https://www.hydrostor.ca
References	Hydrostor; ARENA