# Kidston BESS Project; also identified as the Kidston Stage-3 BESS Project (K3-BESS).

Publisher: CapexCue
Canonical dossier: <https://capexcue.com/projects/kidston-bess-project-also-identified-as-the-kidston-stage-3-bess-project-k3-bess-f118e06e-b27/>
Dossier reference: release 1 (25c90aef-c63d-41f6-a73b-d62a9cf5491d)

Released project intelligence

Oldest supporting observation: 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00
Dossier released: 2026-10-17T15:06:13.340459+00:00
Source report dates and capture dates are listed per fact below; neither establishes an event date.

## Project summary

Genex describes the Kidston BESS Project, also called K3-BESS, as an energy-storage project planned for Kidston, Far-North Queensland, with target capacity of 200 MW and 800 MWh. The page reports progress on grid-connection arrangements, ongoing work to secure remaining approvals, and preparation for construction.

## Evidence limits and unknowns

- Source observed 17 October 2026; no publication date is supplied. The supplied page does not state a budget, procurement route, equipment package or purchasing schedule.
- The page gives no dates for the reported grid-connection, approvals or construction-preparation status.

Current purchasing availability: unknown.
Source-dated plans do not establish current progress or available supplier packages.

## Project metadata

Country: Australia
Region: Oceania
Physical assets: Battery Storage
Derived from the exact released evidence; unresolved fields remain unclassified.

## Project category

Energy
Derived from the reviewed sector statement; delivery stage remains unclassified.
Energy storage.
Source: genexpower.com.au — https://genexpower.com.au/kidston-bess-project/ | published unknown | observed 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00

Project overview
Oldest decisive evidence: 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00
Newest evidence: 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00
Knowledge reviewed: 2026-10-17T15:04:43.648783+00:00
Publication reviewed: 2026-10-17T15:05:46.539480+00:00

## Name
Kidston BESS Project; also identified as the Kidston Stage-3 BESS Project (K3-BESS).
Status: reported
Attribution: genexpower.com.au
Source: genexpower.com.au — https://genexpower.com.au/kidston-bess-project/ | published unknown | observed 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00

## Scope
Dedicated energy storage project with a target capacity of 200 MW and 800 MWh.
Status: planned
Attribution: genexpower.com.au
Source: genexpower.com.au — https://genexpower.com.au/kidston-bess-project/ | published unknown | observed 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00

## Sector
Energy storage.
Status: reported
Attribution: genexpower.com.au
Source: genexpower.com.au — https://genexpower.com.au/kidston-bess-project/ | published unknown | observed 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00

## Activity
Grid connection arrangements have progressed; the project is preparing for construction.
Status: reported
Attribution: genexpower.com.au
Source: genexpower.com.au — https://genexpower.com.au/kidston-bess-project/ | published unknown | observed 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00

## Location
Kidston, Far-North Queensland.
Status: reported
Attribution: genexpower.com.au
Source: genexpower.com.au — https://genexpower.com.au/kidston-bess-project/ | published unknown | observed 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00

## Regulatory
Remaining approvals are being secured.
Status: reported
Attribution: genexpower.com.au
Source: genexpower.com.au — https://genexpower.com.au/kidston-bess-project/ | published unknown | observed 2026-10-17T14:54:09.481880+00:00


## Cite this dossier

CapexCue — Kidston BESS Project; also identified as the Kidston Stage-3 BESS Project (K3-BESS). — dossier released 2026-10-17T15:06:13.340459+00:00, release 1 (25c90aef-c63d-41f6-a73b-d62a9cf5491d) — https://capexcue.com/projects/kidston-bess-project-also-identified-as-the-kidston-stage-3-bess-project-k3-bess-f118e06e-b27/.

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