Wellington Mobile Energy Storage Project

AMPYR is developing the Wellington Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Central West NSW, designed to store renewable energy for use during peak times. Under the pact, Ampyr''s local arm and Shell will jointly develop, own and …

What is the Wellington Battery energy storage system?

The Wellington Battery Energy Storage System comprise up to 6,200 pre-assembled battery enclosures with lithium-ion battery packs and associated equipment, transformers, and inverters. An on-site BESS substation will be built with two 330kV transformer bays, 33/0.440kV auxiliary transformers.

What is the Wellington Battery energy storage system (BESS)?

The Wellington Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is planned to be developed in the central west New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The project will comprise a grid-scale BESS with a total discharge capacity of around 400MW. AMPYR Australia, a renewable energy assets developer in the country, owns 100% of the BESS project.

What is the target capacity of the Wellington Bess?

The target capacity of the Wellington BESS is 500 MW / 1,000 MWh, making it one of the largest battery storage projects in NSW. The Wellington BESS will connect to the adjacent TransGrid Wellington substation, adjacent to the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (Central West Orana REZ).

When will ampyr & shell energy build the Wellington Bess project?

The Wellington BESS project is being jointly developed by AMPYR and Shell Energy. Subject to securing all relevant approvals, authorisations and financing, construction is expected to commence in mid-2023. Once operational, Shell Energy will hold the rights to charge and dispatch energy from the Wellington BESS.

Will ampyr Australia build a 400 MW battery energy storage system?

Renewables developer Ampyr Australia plans to fast track development of a 400 MW/1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in central New South Wales after buying out former project partner Shell Energy’s stake.

Who owns Shell Energy's 50% stake in Wellington Bess?

The Ampyr Australia local arm of Singapore-based Ampyr Energy says it has acquired oil major Shell Energy’s 50% stake in the 300 MW/600 MWh first stage of the Wellington BESS being developed near Dubbo, NSW.

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