– Energy Vault secured contracts from ACEN Australia for two large-scale BESS projects totaling 200MW/400MWh to support the New England solar project in Australia.
– Construction of the BESS projects will begin in H2 2024, with commercial operations expected to start between 2025 and 2026.
– The BESS units will store and dispatch renewable energy daily during peak consumption times and will incorporate Siemens S120 inverters.
Energy Vault, a Switzerland-based company, has secured contracts to deploy two large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Australia with a total capacity of 200MW/400MWh. These systems will support the New England solar project in New South Wales, one of Australia’s largest solar projects. Construction of the BESS projects will begin in 2024, with commercial operations expected to start between 2025 and 2026. The BESS will store and dispatch renewable energy to support peak consumption times.
The New England BESS project aligns with ACEN Australia’s strategy to develop over 1GW of renewable energy projects in Australia. The project received support from the NSW Government’s emerging energy program. Upon completion, the project is expected to generate 1,800 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy annually. ACEN Australia previously secured a 20-year energy service agreement from the NSW Government to support the project.
Energy Vault’s chairman and CEO expressed pride in contributing to the New England solar project and highlighted the company’s commitment to customer-centric energy storage solutions. The BESS units will incorporate Siemens S120 inverters and are part of Energy Vault’s B-VAULT integrated solutions. Energy Vault recently commenced commercial operation of the Reid Gardner BESS in Nevada, showcasing the company’s growing presence in the global energy storage market.