Stanhope Solar Farm and Battery
The Stanhope Solar Farm and Battery is located in Central Victoria, west of Shepparton.
Featuring a 6.5 Megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm and 240 Megawatt hours (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Stanhope Solar Farm and BESS will produce enough electricity to power about 16,000 homes.
Engagement with the local community and relevant stakeholders has begun, and stakeholders will be kept informed as the project progresses.
Initial planning documents are expected to be submitted to the Responsible Authority before the end of 2024.
Project Overview
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The project area spans six-hectares and includes an operations and maintenance building, stormwater infrastructure, lighting, security fencing and a construction laydown area. Batteries will be stored in modular containers similar to shipping containers and will measure about six metres long, two-and-a-half metres wide and six metres high (double stacked).
It is expected to engage about 100 people during the planning phase of the project, roughly 80 people during construction and approximately six people during operation.
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Analysis and Planning
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Development Approval
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Grid Connection Approval
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Construction
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Operate and Maintain
- Development commencement
- 01/01/2024
- Expected completion
- 01/01/2024
- Stage description
Perform due diligence including site visits and report preparation.
Begin preliminary engagement with community, relevant authorities & key stakeholders.
- Development commencement
- April 27,2023
- Expected completion
- Jan 12,2025
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Continued community & stakeholder engagement, preparation of specialist studies and planning reports. Submission of the Development Application and receipt of a decision from the VIC DTP.
- Development commencement
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- Expected completion
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Perform due diligence, prepare preliminary design package, prepare GPS studies as per NER, NSP & AEMO rules. Submit CA package and execute offer to connect.
- Development commencement
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- Expected completion
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EPC/Integrator selection, approval of management plans and site preparation. Installation of battery units & inverters, installation of substation & auxiliary infrastructure and testing & commissioning.
- Development commencement
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- Expected completion
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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.
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Community Engagement
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Enervest values engaging, supporting and investing in its local communities.
Stay informed by registering for project updates to receive the latest project information and updates on engagement activities, by completing the Get In Touch form below.
Using cutting-edge Solar PV and industry leading battery tech, the Stanhope Project will generate significant energy capacity to help power homes and businesses in the greater Stanhope area and beyond.
Enervest has been an Australian owned and operated leader in the Australian renewable energy industry since 2008. Enervest specialises in the design, construction and operation of energy generation and storage assets, and is capitalising on its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) proficiency, extensive industry experience, and market acumen to develop a comprehensive portfolio of BESS assets across all regions within the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Enervest’s approach to governance, due diligence and professionalism coupled with a combined 30 years of history in design, installation and maintenance of renewable energy projects, position Enervest uniquely to continue to lead the industry during the biggest energy transition since the early last century.
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