Quinbrook the company behind the new Supernode and Battery farm in company announced Stage 1 of its Supernode South Pine asset had commenced commercial operations, bringing 619 megawatt-hours (MWh) of capacity into Queensland’s electricity grid. Origin Energy is managing the asset through a tolling agreement.
You’ve probably seen the earthworks and cleared sites under the power lines around South Pine Road. That’s because one of Australia’s largest battery storage projects – the Supernode battery – is coming to life here in Brendale.
Stage 1 of the Supernode battery has now commenced commercial operations, exporting clean power into the Queensland grid and helping support renewable energy integration. Additional stages are underway and expected to expand capacity significantly through 2026 and 2027, with long-term agreements in place with major energy partners.
This project sits right next to Powerlink Queensland’s South Pine substation, a central hub of the state’s transmission network, meaning Brendale plays a key role in grid stability and energy resilience.
Supernode is a significant digital and energy infrastructure project developed by Quinbrook in Queensland, Australia. Strategically situated in Brendale, near the state’s central transmission node, the site features one of the largest battery storage installations in the National Electricity Market (NEM), with a multi-hour capacity of up to 780 MW. Stages 1 through 3 of Supernode are directly connected to the high-voltage grid through three dedicated connections.
The site is also co-located with the Torus dark fibre data cable and an international subsea link, creating a powerful synergy between energy and digital infrastructure. Quinbrook has invested AUD 1.4 billion to develop the first three stages of battery storage, with potential future expansions that could exceed AUD 3 billion, including the addition of data center capacity. Designed for long-term efficiency, Supernode leverages renewable energy, strong grid access, and low-latency digital connectivity, positioning itself as a foundational asset in Australia’s energy transition and digital economy.
Brendale isn’t just business as usual – it’s powering South East Queensland now and into the future.
