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Pinecrest BESS
DEVELOPMENT
The Pinecrest BESS project seeks to provide firmed renewable power in one of the best locations on the grid in NSW.
It is proposed to be located approximately 12km north west of Lithgow, between the existing Mt Piper and Wallerawang high voltage substations, and on the previous Pinecrest Solar development footprint.
The proposed site is next to existing Transgrid transmission lines.
500 MW
2 Hours
Li-Ion
Battery Storage
Up to 250FTE Construction Jobs
Project Details
Up to 500 MW / 1000 MWh with a 25-year operational life
Energy storage containers and electrical infrastructure to be installed on a 23 ha site near Lithgow.
A new ~150m high-voltage overhead transmission line, connected to either existing Transgrid high voltage transmission lines or the new Mount Piper to Wallerawang transmission line.
Pinecrest BESS
Benefits
Stakeholders
The BESS will store up to 1,000 MWh of energy, contributing to grid reliability, storing surplus energy from the grid and releasing it when it is needed.
Community
The Pinecrest-BESS project enhances community energy efficiency and reliability creating local jobs. It promotes grid stability and supports a sustainable future, driving economic growth and environmental benefits.
Environment
A renewable energy source, Banpu Energy's BESS will play a key role in decarbonising the energy sector and supporting Australia’s net-zero goals.
