Powering Queensland’s battery industry

Developing a strategy for the battery industry in Queensland

The world’s transition to a low-carbon future is underway. Global economies are rapidly transforming to make way for a new era focused on electrified transport and renewable energy generation.

This shift brings with it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Queensland to become a driving force in the development, manufacture and deployment of new energy storage technologies—providing opportunities to accelerate industry growth and deliver the highly skilled jobs of the future.

To seize these opportunities, we’re developing a multi-technology battery strategy that builds on our critical minerals and mining expertise. It uses our competitive advantages to further develop capabilities in refining, production of advanced battery materials, cell manufacture, pack assembly, installation and recycling.

The Queensland Battery Industry Strategy will help deliver the Australian Government’s investment of up to $100 million in an Australian-Made Battery Precinct in Queensland, as well as support Queensland’s energy transition via the Queensland Government’s $62 billion Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan. We’re leading the strategy in partnership with the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water.

Opportunities for industry

Queensland is fast being recognised as Australia’s gateway for battery innovation. Commercialising innovative technology that leverages our state’s mining and manufacturing expertise is key to bringing forward a pipeline of battery investment that provides opportunities for regional businesses.

We’re working closely with industry stakeholders such as the Advanced Materials and Battery Council (AMBC) to understand Queensland’s existing battery capabilities and to identify priorities for the Queensland Battery Strategy.

Have your say

You’re invited to contribute to the development of the Queensland Battery Industry Strategy by having your say on the Battery Industry Opportunities for Queensland discussion paper.

Consultation on the discussion paper will run until 5pm 31 March 2023.

Here’s how to have your say:

• Read the discussion paper ( 2.2 MB)
• Respond to key questions
• Email your submission.

The discussion paper was informed by an analysis of Queensland’s battery industry potential. It was developed with industry input and draws on international experiences to highlight key opportunities and competitive advantages for Queensland to grow its capabilities.

The paper identifies potential markets and the size of future demand that Queensland’s battery industry could target to 2030. These figures have been derived by Accenture based on their own independent analysis. Accenture’s demand forecasts differ from those identified in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan due to the broader market opportunities identified.

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