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Wooreen BESS
CONSTRUCTION
Banpu Energy Australia is the joint owner with Energy Australia of a 350 MW / 1400 MWh battery energy storage system located next to the site of the Jeeralang Power Station in the La Trabe Valley.
The Wooreen battery is expected to come online in the second half of 2027 and when fully operational will be capable of powering up to 230,000 homes for four hours during peak demand. Energy Australia will operate the battery under a storage services agreement.
230,000
Households
1400 MWh
Up to 4 hours
Li-Ion
Battery Storage
Timeline
Late 2026
Construction completed
2025
2026
2027
Early 2025
Construction started
Mid 2027
Project operating
Project Details
350 MW lithium battery energy storage offering up to 4 hour's power for around 230,000 households.
Connection to the existing Jeeralang 220kV substation in Victoria's LaTrobe Valley
Wooreen BESS
Benefits
Stakeholders
The project will help secure Victoria's energy supply, enabling more renewable energy into the electricity network, powering industry and communities
Community
When demand for power rises, the batteries can discharge their stored power, helping to keep lights on and energy prices low for homes and businesses.
Environment
Batteries enable intermittent renewable generation which help reduce emissions
