Goldwind energy storage project wins winning award

Who is Xinjiang Goldwind?

The Australian unit of Chinese wind turbine maker Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Tech Co Ltd (HKG:2208) has won AUD 10 million (USD 7.3m/EUR 6m) in grant funding for a hybrid dispatchable renewable energy project in New South Wales. Turbine installation at the Biala wind farm. Image by: BJCE Australia @ LinkedIn

Who is Goldwind Australia?

Image by: BJCE Australia @ LinkedIn Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd has been awarded the grant under the state government’s Emerging Energy Program. The project in question involves the integration of six 12-MW gas reciprocating engines combined with a 12-MW/4-MWh battery storage facility into an existing renewable energy farm.

What is Goldwind Australia's first integrated gas & battery precinct?

According to Goldwind Australia managing director John Titchen, this project will be the first integrated gas, battery and renewable precinct in the country. The gas engine and battery storage plant will have a total capacity of 84 MW.