Wongalea BESS
The project is currently in development with planning and environmental studies underway.
We are keen to receive feedback from local residents and the community about the project.
Project overview
Wongalea BESS is a utility-scale 300MW/1200MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system.
The Project site is located on 475 Grafton Road (Waterfall Way) approximately 5km east of the town of Armidale in New South Wales with a direct connection to the Armidale Substation. The project will generate electricity into the National Electricity Market (NEM) NSW/ACT Region with a proposed operational life of 20+ years.
Wongalea BESS is anticipated to be in operations in 2028. The project is currently in development with planning and environmental studies underway. We are keen to receive feedback from local residents and the community about the project.
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of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which we live and work including the Anaiwan Peoples, the traditional owners of the land on which the proposed project will store energy, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We acknowledge and respect their culture, beliefs, contributions, and spiritual and historic connection with the land.
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