OVERVIEW
The Victorian Big Battery is a 300 MW grid-scale battery storage project in Geelong, Australia which will store enough energy in reserve to power over one million Victorian homes for 1/2 an hour.
The battery has a 250 MW grid service contract with AEMO under direction from the Victorian Government. It will support Victoria’s clean energy transition and secure reliable, affordable power for Victorians, helping the state meet its renewable energy target of 50% by 2030.
Neoen is working together with Tesla and network partner AusNet Services to deliver this project, which is one of the largest batteries in the world.
BATTERY
The 300 MW / 450 MWh battery will consist of 210 Tesla Megapacks covering an area smaller than the football oval at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium
LOCATION
The Victorian Big Battery will be located next to AusNet Services’ existing Moorabool Terminal Station, approximately 13km northwest of Geelong.
The site was chosen to allow the battery to connect into the existing high voltage transmission hub which means the power can be sent quicky to where it is needed.
BENEFITS
FOR ALL VICTORIANS
FOR REGIONAL ECONOMY
For Local Community
Local community building & education initiatives
PROJECT LIFECYCLE
NEWS
Construction set to commence (Road Works Update)
As previously advised, following a public notification period, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has issued a planning permit for the project under delegation from the Minister for Planning.While some preliminary works have already commenced in...
Construction set to commence
Following a public notification period, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has issued a planning permit for the project under delegation from the Minister for Planning.Site mobilization works and some preliminary civil works on site are expected...
Webinar with Vic Gov & Tesla
Listen in to a conversation about the Victorian Big Battery and the battery storage market in Australia and globally. Recorded on 5 Nov 2020 and moderated by Giles Parkinson, Editor of Renew Economy, it features commentary from: The Hon. Lily d’Ambrosio MP, Minister...
Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change
Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change
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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 $150 million in its first two years of operation 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.