Octopus Australia plans nation’s largest battery project in NSW

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Octopus Australia is expanding its renewable energy portfolio with two major new projects, including what is set to become the largest battery in the country.

The company will develop the Hanworth Battery Energy Storage System in New South Wales and the Dunmore Solar Farm and Battery project in Queensland.

When complete, the Hanworth battery near Bannaby in NSW will have a capacity of 1.2 gigawatts / 4.8 gigawatt-hours, making it Australia’s biggest planned battery. It will be able to store and supply enough electricity to power more than 500,000 homes. The project will connect to Transgrid’s Bannaby Terminal Station and is expected to support long-term clean energy supply deals for major customers.

In Queensland, the Dunmore project near Toowoomba will combine a 300MW solar farm with a 150MW / 300MWh battery, allowing solar energy to be stored and used when needed.

The Hanworth project was purchased from energy developer Enervest, while the Dunmore development was acquired from Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia.

Octopus Australia says the investments are aimed at replacing ageing coal-fired power with renewable sources backed by storage. The company plans to run its wind, solar and battery assets as an integrated portfolio to provide more consistent, low-emissions electricity throughout the year.

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