Meanwhile, the AU$600 million Nine Mile BESS near Geelong is being developed by Pacific Green in partnership with Green Switch Energy as a two-stage project. The facility comprises two co-located battery storage systems. Stage 1 is sized at 250MW/500MWh, whilst Stage 2 will expand this to 4-hours (1,000MWh).
The Nine Mile Energy Park development website confirms construction is expected to begin no earlier than late 2026, subject to grid connection approvals, procurement and financial close.
The AU$388 million Gelliondale Wind Farm in Gippsland, developed by Synergy Wind, is backed by a group of German investors and comprises 13 turbines with a total generation capacity of 80MW, alongside a co-located 40MW battery storage system. The duration of the BESS has not been disclosed.
Synergy Wind’s project is expected to generate approximately 300,000MWh of renewable energy annually in a region of Victoria known for mining, power generation and agriculture.
Rounding out the approvals is the AU$130 million Chivers Road BESS in Glenrowan, developed by Pacific Partnerships as a behind-the-meter addition to the existing and operational 130MW Glenrowan Solar Farm.
