Wellington organic photovoltaic energy storage

Who owns the battery energy storage system in Wellington?

Ampyr Australia, the local arm of Singapore-based outfit Ampyr Energy says it has agreed with Shell Energy Australia to jointly develop, own and operate the battery energy storage system in Wellington. Once operational, Shell Energy will hold the rights to charge and dispatch energy from the BESS.

Who owns Shell Energy's 50% stake in Wellington Bess?

The Ampyr Australia local arm of Singapore-based Ampyr Energy says it has acquired oil major Shell Energy’s 50% stake in the 300 MW/600 MWh first stage of the Wellington BESS being developed near Dubbo, NSW.

What is the target capacity of the Wellington Bess?

The target capacity of the Wellington BESS is 500 MW / 1,000 MWh, making it one of the largest battery storage projects in NSW. The Wellington BESS will connect to the adjacent TransGrid Wellington substation, adjacent to the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (Central West Orana REZ).

When will ampyr & shell energy build the Wellington Bess project?

The Wellington BESS project is being jointly developed by AMPYR and Shell Energy. Subject to securing all relevant approvals, authorisations and financing, construction is expected to commence in mid-2023. Once operational, Shell Energy will hold the rights to charge and dispatch energy from the Wellington BESS.

What is the Wellington Bess?

The Wellington BESS will connect to the adjacent TransGrid Wellington substation, adjacent to the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (Central West Orana REZ). It will complement nearby existing renewable energy generation assets as well as the proposed additional generation to be delivered as part of the Central West Orana REZ.

How many GW of energy storage will Australia have by 2030?

Ampyr Australia is targeting 3 GW of energy storage in Australia by 2030. Parent company Ampyr Energy, which is backed by US-based infrastructure investor Stonepeak, is developing 12 GW of projects across seven countries on four continents. From pv magazine Australia.