Tag: NSW

NSW shortlists 4.3 GW of wind, solar and storage projects in first renewables auction

The government of New South Wales (NSW) has shortlisted 16 projects for its first renewable tender auction in Australia. The projects’ combined power generation and long-term storage capacity total more than 4.3 GW. They were selected in line with the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, which aims to build 2 GW of duration storage and at least 12 GW of renewable capacity in the state by 2030.

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Shell Energy receives rights to build BESS project in Australia

Shell Energy has acquired the development rights to a 500 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Australia. Under the terms of the agreement, Shell will be granted the right to build, own, and operate the Wallerawang 9 Battery project (FID). The former Wallerawang Power Station site near Lithgow, New South Wales (NSW), will be used for the project’s construction.

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