TagEnergy to build 600 MWh energy storage at Golden Plains Wind Farm

This will be operational by mid-2027.

TagEnergy is set to develop a 150 megawatt (MW) /600 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Golden Plains Wind Farm, adding flexibility to Victoria’s power supply

According to the company, it has signed a balance of plant contract with Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) for the construction of its first BESS in Australia, whilst Tesla will supply 168 Megapack 2XL battery systems to the project.

Construction will commence on site early next year, with the BESS expected to be operational by mid-2027.

The project consists of the 168 Tesla Megapacks, a substation and an operational facility. It will be connected to AusNet’s Golden Plains Terminal Station, located off Bells Road in Rokewood, within the already fully operational Stage 1 wind farm.

TagEnergy said the battery storage project will allow for more efficient and flexible use of the energy generated by the 1,333 MW Golden Plains Wind Farm, where the 756 MW Stage 1 is undergoing final commissioning testing, and construction is well underway on the 577 MW Stage 2.

“When completed in mid-2027, the mega project will be the southern hemisphere’s largest wind farm and deliver 9% of Victoria’s energy needs,” the company said.