Grid Scale Storage Fund

In reply to the Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (25 July 2019). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining): I have been advised of the following:

Applications to the Grid Scale Storage Fund closed in February 2019 and 53 proposals were received. My department has evaluated all proposals and proponents have been advised whether their proposals have been shortlisted. My department is currently engaged in negotiations with shortlisted proponents and the government will make investment decisions in the coming months.