Hanworth Battery

A 1.2 gigawatt (GW) 4-hour storage battery project situated 5km east of Bannaby, 21 km east of Taralga and 60km north of Goulburn, NSW.

1200MW
BESS capacity
4800MWh
BESS storage
330kV
Grid connection
12 hectares
Project area

Project progress

  • Analysis and Planning
    Completed
  • 2
    Development Approval
    In progress
  • 3
    Grid Connection Approval
    In progress
  • 4
    Construction
    Prepare
  • 5
    Operate & Maintain
    Prepare
Stage 1
Analysis and Planning
Completed 100 / 100 (%)
Development Commencement
16 July 2024
Expected Completion
30 November 2024
Stage Description
Perform due diligence including site visits and report preparation. Begin preliminary engagement with community, relevant authorities & key stakeholders
Stage 2
Development Approval
In progress 75 / 100 (%)
Development Commencement
01 October 2024
Expected Completion
06 November 2026
Stage Description
Continued community & stakeholder engagement, preparation of specialist studies and planning reports. Submission of the Development Application and receipt of a decision from the NSW DPHI.
Stage 3
Grid Connection Approval
In progress 25 / 100 (%)
Development Commencement
01 October 2024
Expected Completion
20 March 2028
Stage Description
Perform due diligence, prepare preliminary design package, prepare GPS studies as per NER, NSP & AEMO rules. Submit CA package and execute offer to connect.
Stage 4
Construction
Prepare 0 / 100 (%)
Stage Description
EPC/Integrator selection, approval of management plans and site preparation. Installation of battery units & inverters, installation of substation & auxiliary infrastructure and testing & commissioning.
Stage 5
Operate & Maintain
Prepare 0 / 100 (%)
Stage Description
Monitoring of system performance, regular inspections and preventive maintenance of BESS & substation infrastructure. Refurbishment and decommissioning activities to be reviewed & actioned accordingly on an ongoing basis.