Gnarwarre Battery Energy Storage System

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Experienced renewable energy developers, FRV, are developing a new source of sustainable energy storage near Geelong, Victoria.

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Gnarwarre Battery Energy Storage System

The Gnarwarre Battery Energy Storage System is a renewable energy project by FRV Services Australia (FRV). The project is currently in the construction phase.

Site Selection

Preliminary Investigations

Prepare Development Application

Planning Assessment

Prepare for Construction

Construction

Operation

Key Benefits

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Grid Capacity and Reliability

Enough capacity for 250 MW of storage over 2 hours. Grid firming and reliability during network disruptions.

Reduce Emissions

Increasing the capacity for electricity generated from intermittent renewable sources such as solar and wind.

Create Jobs

Up to 50 construction jobs and contribute to 2 ongoing local jobs after completion.

The Gnarwarre BESS project will use state-of-the-art battery technology, allowing for safe and effective energy storage

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This project will have a total discharge capacity of 250 megawatts and a storage capacity of 2-hours allowing for continuous energy injection during times of heightened demand.

The utility-scale battery will use incorporate the latest technology including grid forming inverters and fire detection and prevention equipment.

The project will involve a small operational footprint and will be setback from surrounding roads and residences. The design will integrated with the existing topography to ensure impacts are minimised.

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Site Selection

FRV considers that this location is suitable for the project due to

Additional land for development is not currently being sought, as the project has been designed to match the available network capacity in this area

Excellent solar irradiation

Abundant sunlight and favourable weather conditions to produce reliable and affordable green energy

Low level of environmental impact

The site has been largely cleared and disturbed by previous land uses, meaning the project will minimise impacts on native flora and fauna

Avoiding the best Agricultural Land

The site avoids strategic agricultural land and is currently used for grazing, which is planned to continue during operation of the solar farm

Level terrain

The land is largely flat, reducing visual impacts and allowing for cost effective construction

Proximity to the National Grid

The adjacent transmission line has capacity to export renewable energy into the network, and avoids the need for new overhead transmission lines

Excellent Transport Links

The site is well connected to the State Road network

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Location

Located on private land within the Surf Coast Shire Local Government Area (Wadawurrung Country). The project will connect to the existing overhead transmission line through construction of a switching yard.

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