Project
MGA Demonstration Plant
In April 2025, MGA Thermal commissioned a first-of-its-kind steam‑integrated thermal battery at its Tomago facility in Australia. This 5 MWh demonstration plant was a key milestone in the commercialisation of MGA Thermal’s next-generation technology, proving that renewable energy can be stored and dispatched as high-grade process heat - reliably, affordably, and at scale. This project received $3.75m from ARENA.
Commercial Model:
Demonstration
Location:
Australia, Tomago NSW
Details
Project Specifications
Location
Australia, Tomago NSW
Collaborators
Shell, ARENA, Toshiba, Varley Engineering, ASTRI
Commercial Model
Demonstration
Capacity
0.5 MWe charge | 0.5 MWth discharge | 5 MWhth storage
Output Temperature
365 °C superheated steam
Storage Duration
10 hours
Status
Complete
Impact
Successful operation since April 2025, Zero LTIs
MGA Blocks demonstrate stable, reliable performance during repeated cycling
24-hour continuous operation, simultaneous charge and discharge
Testing plan results confirm technology performance aligns with design expectations
Energy output: 1,800 MWh per annum at one cycle per day
Technology readiness level 8
“Our technology is proven, operational, and commercially ready. Our focus is on partnering with leading Industrials to deliver clean, cost-effective processed heat - when and where it’s needed.”
