To ensure NSW continues to have reliable energy supply as our coal-fired power stations close, the NSW Government is delivering the Waratah Super Battery project.

The Waratah Super Battery project is a System Integrity Protection Scheme (SIPS) designed to act as a 'shock absorber' in the event of any sudden power surges, including from bush fires or lightning strikes. The SIPS also provides a virtual transmission solution that increases the capacity of the existing transmission system, allowing electricity consumers in the Hunter, Sydney and Illawarra regions to access more energy from existing generators.