TagEnergy Naracoorte battery project faces local concerns over land use

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A large battery energy storage project proposed for South Australia's southeast faces local concerns over its use of prime agricultural land. TagEnergy's 600-megawatt-hour Kincraig BESS aims to lower electricity costs by storing renewable energy, but the Naracoorte Lucindale Council has raised worries about land use, groundwater, fire risk, and road impact. The project's significant size means it will be assessed by the State Commission Assessment Panel, not the local council, amidst ongoing renewable energy developments in the region.


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