List of farm pilot energy storage projects

What is the energy storage initiative?

Two large renewable battery projects in Western Victoria. In 2017, the Victorian Government announced a $25 million Energy Storage Initiative. The Energy Storage Initiative supported energy storage technologies and projects to: enhance system security, resilience and reliability.

What is Stafford Hill Solar & Storage Project?

Stafford Hill Solar + Storage Project Operational for 10 years, Green Mountain Power's Stafford Hill Solar + Storage Project combines solar power with battery storage to create a resilient and reliable power system for the community.

What is the major solar projects list?

The Major Solar Projects List is a database of all ground-mounted solar projects, 1 MW and above, that are either operating, under construction or under development. The list is for informational purposes only, reflecting projects and completed milestones in the public domain.

What is Europe's largest battery storage project?

It was billed as Europe’s largest battery storage project when it became operational at the end of 2014 and was revolutionary thanks to its technology providing a range of benefits to the wider electricity system, including absorbing energy then releasing it to meet demand. 6. Fluence Advancion Energy Storage Systems

How many energy storage projects are there in western Victoria?

In March 2018, 2 projects in Western Victoria were chosen to be part of The Energy Storage Initiative – one in Ballarat and one in Gannawarra. Construction for the Ballarat and Gannawarra Energy Storage Systems was completed in late 2018. Both batteries began operating over the summer of 2018 and 2019.

How much does a pilot project cost in NSW?

On 11 December 2020, the Hon Minister Adam Marshall publicly announced those projects to proceed to pilot with NSW DPI contributing 50% of total project cost with a total co-investment of $2.5 million. Links to an overview of the feasibility case studies and summary of each of the funded studies can be found below: