At a glance
Tender status: complete
Selected projects: 6 BESS projects
Total dispatchable capacity: 1,334 MW / 5,336 MWh
Total committed output capacity: 517 MW / 4,136 MWh
Overview
SA FERM Tender 1 is complete. Six projects, representing 1,334 MW / 5,336 MWh have been awarded Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism Agreements (FERMAs) following a competitive tender assessment process. The 6 projects, all lithium-ion battery projects, will provide 517 MW / 4,136 MWh of Committed Output Capacity.
More information on the successful projects and the assessment of bids for Tender 1 is available in the SA FERM Tender 1 Market Briefing Note.
About this tender
SA FERM Tender 1 opened on 20 October 2025 and sought a maximum of 700 MW, split across three categories corresponding to the respective target commercial operation dates (COD).
| Tender category | Target COD | Tender target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/11/2028 | 400 MW |
| 2 | 1/11/2029 | 200 MW |
| 3 | 1/11/2031 | 100 MW |
Successful projects
| Committed | Nameplate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facility name | Proponent / Ultimate Parent |
Technology | Tender Category |
Output Capacity (MW) |
Storage Capacity (MWh) |
Output Capacity (MW) |
Storage Capacity (MWh) |
| Brinkworth BESS | Akaysha | BESS (Li-ion) | 2 | 92 | 736 | 250 | 1,000 |
| Dartmoor BESS | ZEBRE | 2 | 50 | 400 | 144 | 576 | |
| Goyder Battery Stage 1 |
Neoen Australia | 1 | 75 | 600 | 200 | 800 | |
| Goyder Battery Stage 2 |
Neoen Australia | 1 | 75 | 600 | 200 | 800 | |
| Northern Battery | Ampyr Energy | 1 | 125 | 1,000 | 270 | 1,080 | |
| Tungkillo BESS | Iberdrola | 1 | 100 | 800 | 270 | 1,080 | |
| Total | 517 | 4,136 | 1,334 | 5,336 | |||
About ASL’s role
ASL is the independent Scheme Administrator for the South Australian Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM) and is responsible for administering the competitive tender process, administering bids, and overseeing the establishment of the scheme.
Tenders are conducted by ASL in accordance with directions from the South Australian Minister for Energy and Mining.
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SA FERM Tender 1 - Long Duration Dispatchable Provider Webinar
Last updated 29 May 2026
SA FERM Tender Round 1 Documents
On this page you can find the information needed to prepare and submit your Bid. The Tender Guidelines are intended to be a one-stop-shop for all the information needed to participate in the Tender.
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SA FERM Tender 1 - Long Duration Dispatchable Provider Webinar
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The document(s) listed below contain the final Q&A submitted via the tender portal. These are also sent to registered proponents and are being made available to support stakeholder understanding of the tender and tender process.
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SA FERM Tender 1 - Long Duration Dispatchable Provider Webinar
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