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The 15 Largest Battery Storage Facilities in the World (2026 Data)

The world biggest grid battery installations by capacity and duration, from Moss Landing to Waratah Super Battery.

The world largest grid battery installations exceed 1 GW of discharge power. Concentrated in California, Australia, Texas, and China, they represent the fastest growing energy asset class globally. This guide ranks the 15 largest by power capacity.

The ranking

RankFacilityLocationPower (MW)Energy (MWh)
1Waratah Super BatteryNSW, Australia850 (2 hr) and 1,700 total1,700
2Moss LandingCalifornia, USA750 (Phase 1) + 350 (2)3,000+ combined
3Vistra Moss Landing extensionsCalifornia, USA750 combined3,000
4Edwards SanbornCalifornia, USA8753,287
5GeminiNevada, USA380 solar plus 380 MW battery1,415
6BathurstGeorgia, USAMulti hundred MWN/A
7Kelso ChevesCalifornia, USA3251,300
8Manatee Energy StorageFlorida, USA409900
9Riverside StorageCalifornia, USA2501,000
10WallgroveNSW, Australia50 MW plus expansionN/A
11Hornsdale Power ReserveSouth Australia150194
12Torrens IslandSouth Australia250500
13ZhangbeiHebei, China3001,200
14RavenswoodNY, USAComing online, hundreds of MWN/A
15Guodian LongyuanNingxia, China200800

Ranking notes

Battery facilities are counted by power (MW) or energy (MWh). Some projects have staged phases. The list reflects operational facilities as of 2025 based on developer disclosures and industry databases.

Waratah Super Battery

Waratah in New South Wales Australia is currently the largest grid battery facility globally. Provides system security and integrates with a former coal plant retirement. Operated by Akaysha Energy.

Moss Landing complex

Moss Landing on California central coast hosts multiple battery projects. Vistra Energy operates the largest single installation at 750 MW. Complex expansions are ongoing.

Edwards Sanborn

Edwards Sanborn in California combines 875 MW of solar with 3,287 MWh of battery storage. One of the largest solar plus storage facilities operating globally.

Key insight. Grid battery facilities are typically 2 to 4 hour duration. Longer duration exists but is not yet standard. Power and energy are two distinct metrics; a 100 MW / 400 MWh battery is 4 hour, versus 100 MW / 200 MWh being 2 hour.

China deployment

China has hundreds of grid battery projects, many smaller than the top 15. Rapidly scaling. Zhangbei and Ningxia projects lead in demonstrated scale.

Australia leadership

Australia has been an early leader in grid battery deployment. Hornsdale Power Reserve (originally the Tesla big battery) demonstrated economics in 2017; multiple gigawatt scale projects are now operational.

Combined capacity of top 15

~7 GW
combined power
~25 GWh
combined energy
~30%
of global grid battery capacity

Pipeline of larger projects

The pipeline includes 1 to 3 GW scale facilities in California, Texas, Australia, and China. By 2027 to 2028 expect multiple 1+ GW facilities to be operational. See IEA Renewables 2024.

Chemistry

All top 15 use lithium ion. LFP (lithium iron phosphate) is dominant chemistry for new stationary projects; some legacy sites use NMC. Emerging chemistries (sodium ion, iron flow) not yet at top 15 scale.

Common trap. Battery capacity ratings can be misleading. A "500 MW / 2000 MWh" facility can discharge 500 MW for 4 hours, not 500 MW indefinitely. Duration and cycle life matter as much as nameplate power.

Revenue models

Battery revenues come from energy arbitrage, ancillary services (frequency response, capacity), and increasingly resource adequacy contracts. California CAISO and Australia AEMO markets have been leading grid battery revenue design.

Cost trajectory

Capital cost per MWh installed has fallen from over USD 400 in 2015 to USD 250 to 400 in 2025. Continued reductions expected through 2030. Total facility cost for large projects USD 300 to 800 million.

Future ranking outlook

Expect multiple 1 GW plus facilities by 2027, then 2 GW plus by 2030. Long duration (6 to 12 hour) facilities may enter as technology matures. Chinese and Middle Eastern facilities will rise in the ranking.

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest battery in the world?

Waratah Super Battery in Australia is currently the largest by operational power.

How is battery size measured?

Both power (MW discharge rate) and energy (MWh total capacity). Duration is MWh divided by MW.

Are these all lithium ion?

Yes at top 15 scale. Alternative chemistries not yet at this scale.

How long can they discharge?

Typically 2 to 4 hours at rated power. Some 4+ hour facilities exist.

How much do they cost?

USD 250 to 400 per kWh installed. Large project costs USD 300 to 800 million.

How long do batteries last?

15 to 20 years operational life. Capacity degrades over cycles.

Are they safe?

Modern facilities with proper thermal management are safe. Fire risk exists but well managed.

Do they replace power plants?

Complement solar and wind by storing surplus. Provide grid services previously provided by thermal generation.

Where can I see project data?

Wood Mackenzie and BloombergNEF track publicly. The UtilityRadar directory aggregates.

Will there be much larger batteries?

Yes. Multi GW facilities in pipeline for 2027 to 2030.

Summary

The world 15 largest battery storage facilities together provide roughly 7 GW of power and 25 GWh of energy. Waratah in Australia leads. California hosts multiple large facilities. Pipeline suggests 2027 to 2028 will bring first single facility 1+ GW battery projects to top ranks. Rapid growth in grid battery deployment is enabling variable renewable expansion.

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