Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago
Synergy submits 1GW Tathra Wind Farm with 500MW BESS to Australia’s EPBC Act
Key Takeaway
A major integrated wind and battery storage project in Australia is progressing through regulatory approvals, signaling significant new dispatchable renewable capacity for the region.
AI Summary
- •Synergy has submitted a 1GW wind farm project, integrated with a 500MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), for federal environmental approval in Australia.
- •The project's submission under Australia's EPBC Act marks a significant regulatory milestone for a large-scale hybrid renewable energy development.
- •This initiative signals substantial new dispatchable renewable capacity entering the Australian market, impacting future power supply and PPA opportunities for large consumers.
- •For developers and IPPs, it underscores the ongoing trend of combining large-scale wind generation with significant battery storage to enhance grid stability and firm renewable output.
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