Dungowan PHES is a 500MW hydro power project. It is planned in New South Wales, Australia. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2026.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 500 | – | 500 | Permitting | New South Wales, Australia | Energy Estate; GE Renewable Energy; Miruswind |
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Description
The project is being developed by Energy Estate, GE Renewable Energy and Miruswind. Energy Estate and Miruswind are currently owning the project.
Dungowan PHES is a pumped storage project. The gross head of the project will be 500m. The project cost is expected to be around $565.285m.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2026.
About GE Renewable Energy
GE Renewable Energy (GE) is a subsidiary of GE Group, supplies technology, products, and services to the renewable energy industry. The company products include onshore and offshore wind turbines, hydroelectric turbines, control systems and generators, geothermal power turbines, tidal turbines and solar power plant solutions. In addition, the company offers engineering, procurement and construction services, operation and maintenance, optimization, and plant upgradation and assessment services. The company’s customers include MARS, Inc., President Container Group, Inc. Kennedy Renewables, E.ON, and Renova, and the Coastal Community Action Program. GE is headquartered in Paris, France.
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