OVERVIEW
At a size of 460 MW of installed solar panels once built, it will be Australia’s largest operating solar farm. The site also holds up to 150MW battery energy storage potential.
The 200 MW battery which will be located next to the solar farm is in advanced stage of development
SOLAR
Solar farms are quiet, with the same solar panels you would place on your roof – there are just more of them.
BATTERY
BENEFITS
FOR LOCAL FARMERS
For the climate
Producing more than
1,080 GWh of renewable energy per year
For your community
Up to $100,000 per year
funding for local community initiatives and projects
PROJECT LIFECYCLE
NEWS
What Does a Big Battery Do?
Ever wondered what a big battery does? Neoen and AusNet have made a wonderful animation that explores the many abilities of a grid-scale or big battery and the role they play in supporting the clean energy transition.
The Learning Hub Launch
We have recently developed the Learning Hub, an educational resource for local schools, as part of our community engagement. The Learning Hub is a stand-alone website with materials for Years 5-6 and another for Years 7-8, both centered around electricity and...
Stringing of Powerline
Powerlink, the Transmission Network Service Provider, has completed the stringing of the high voltage transmission line which will connect Western Downs to the electricity grid. A helicopter was used to string the line to newly-built transmission towers and our...
GET INVOLVED
With 12 years’ experience behind us, our technologies are tried, tested and proven. Our South Australian Big Battery has been keeping the lights on in SA since 2017, and saved consumers over $116 million in 2019 alone !
We own and operate all of the projects we build (rather than developing them to be sold) and as long-term neighbours we are committed to sharing the benefits with surrounding communities.
This dedication to community and environment has made us a renewable energy developer of choice across Australia.