'Are We Still Living in a Democracy?' Resignation After Battery Plan Approved

'Are we still living in a democracy?' Resignation after battery plan approved

The Victorian government has approved Trina Solar's $453-million Kiewa Valley battery project after Alpine Council and community objections were made.

Victoria to Push Ahead With Chinese-Backed ‘Mega’ Battery Despite Local Protests

Despite petitions, protests, and council objections, the Allan government has greenlit a Chinese-backed mega battery in North-East Victoria, a decision residents say tramples rural voices. Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed the decision in Beijing on Sept. 16 after meeting with Trina Solar, the company behind the 500-megawatt Kiewa Valley Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Dederang. Fast-tracked under Labor’s Development Facilitation Program…

Australian National Review - Victoria Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Backed Battery Despite Fierce Local Protests

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaks to media during a press conference at Victorian Parliament in Melbourne, Australia, on June 19, 2025. AAP Image/Diego Fedele Despite petitions, protests, and council objections, the Allan government has greenlit a Chinese-backed mega battery in North-East Victoria, a decision residents say tramples rural voices. Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed the decision in Beijing on Sept. 16 after meeting with Trina So…

Trina Solar gets green light for Kiewa Valley BESS - Alpine Observer

Victorian Premier announces Chinese company's $450M Kiewa Valley BESS project approved

Trina’s Victorian BESS backed - Ecogeneration

Image: Trina SolarA big battery project in Victoria’s north-east has received state government approval, bringing 1GWh of storage capacity one step closer to the grid. The 500MW/1000MWh Kiewa Valley BESS, to be developed by Trina Solar, will be located near the Dederang Terminal Station, approximately 3km from Dederang township. The $453 million project has been fast-tracked under Victoria’s Development Facilitation Program. When complete, the B…

Victoria announces approval for Trina’s contested battery project during visit to China

Victoria premier uses trip to China to announce approval for a one gigawatt hour battery project proposed by Chinese giant Trina that had attracted local opposition.