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.

Key Facts

Australia
Armidale, NSW
Storage capactiy -
300 MW / 1200 MWh
Current status -
Development
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Acknowledgement
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.

Project timeline

Current Status
1. Development

The site is selected and we are engaging with the local community to introduce the project and gather feedback before lodging all required studies for Development Approval (DA) by local councils and regulatory bodies.

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2. Pre-Construction and Financial Close

Once the Development Approval (DA) is received, we negotiate contracts with suppliers and offtakers, and secure financing of the project  ahead of financial close.

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3. Construction

We mobilise to site for ground-breaking and start building the project.

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4. Operations

Now the BESS is ready to deliver additional storage capacity to the grid and is managed by a team to ensure it operates as intended.

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5. Decommissioning

After 20+ years of its intended operational life, the BESS is decommissioned and the site is restored.

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