Neoen Expands Western Downs Battery Project

Neoen begins building 1.22 GWh third stage of Queensland’s ‘biggest battery’

Neoen Australia has pressed go on construction of the 305 MW / 1,220 MWh next stage of its Western Downs battery energy storage system in Queensland and backed that by signing two new virtual battery contracts for a combined 250 MWh.The Australian arm of French renewable energy and storage developer Neoen has provided notices to proceed to battery supplier Tesla and balance of plant contractor UGL, launching construction of the 305 MW / 1,220 MW…

Neoen Expands Western Downs Battery Project

Neoen, now fully controlled by Brookfield, has committed to building the third stage of its Western Downs battery project near Chinchilla in Queensland. The expansion will add 305 megawatts of power and four hours of storage to the existing facility. Neoen is a renewable energy company that develops and operates solar, wind, and storage projects. The company aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. Tesla and UGL have been given t…

Neoen expands Western Downs battery & virtual deals

Neoen starts Western Downs Battery Stage 3 in Queensland as virtual battery deals grow, pushing its Australian storage fleet past 2 GW.

Green light for Neoen energy hub expansion

Neoen has provided notices to proceed to Tesla and UGL, signaling the start of construction for the Western Downs Battery Stage 3. The 305MW/1220MWh project will be Neoen’s fourth asset within its Western Downs Green Power Hub near Chinchilla, which includes a 460MWp solar farm. The new four-hour battery – comprising 312 Tesla Megapack 2XL units – will connect into Powerlink’s Western Downs substation and is expected to start operating over the …