Kidston pumped storage hydro project construction in north queensland, australia, has reached a key milestone with rotor assembly now underway. this significant progress marks a crucial step toward completing the 250mw facility. the assembly process has been initiated at the project's laydown yard and is expected to expedite the overall installation timeline. the project is led by the epc contractor, john holland and mcdonnell dowell joint venture (mdjv), in collaboration with andritz, which supplies the electromechanical equipment required for the project.

andritz teams from austria and indonesia are currently overseeing the rotor assembly, a vital component in the successful completion of this 250mw facility. once operational, the project will provide reliable, dispatchable power to help stabilize australia's national grid. kidston project is an integral part of the broader kidston clean energy hub, which integrates pumped hydro storage with solar and wind energy sources. this initiative marks the first privately developed pumped hydro project in australia and will establish it as the country's third-largest electricity storage facility.

the successful completion of this project will significantly enhance australia's energy security and contribute to the country's transition towards renewable energy.