The New England Solar Farm – Battery Energy Storage System is a 200,000kW energy storage project located in Uralla, New South Wales, Australia. The rated storage capacity of the project is 400,000kWh.
The electro-chemical battery energy storage project uses lithium-ion as its storage technology. The project will be commissioned in 2023.
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Description
The New England Solar Farm – Battery Energy Storage System is being developed by UPC AC Renewables Australia. The project is owned by AC Energy and Infrastructure (50%), a subsidiary of Ayala and UPC Renewables (50%).
The key applications of the project are renewable energy integration and grid support services.
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By GlobalDataAC Energy and Infrastructure and UPC Renewables are the owners. UPC AC Renewables Australia is the developer.
Additional information
The project will be developed and operated by renewable energy developer UPCAC Renewables Australia. The solar farm will comprise more than 2.4 million solar panels, 150 power conversion units, and a lithium-ion battery storage facility. It will connect to TransGrid’s existing 330 kV transmission line that transects the development site.
Methodology
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