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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.
250 MW
Up to 3 Hours
Li-Ion
Battery Storage
80+
Construction Jobs
Timeline
Early 2024
Prepare Scoping Report
We Are Here
Prepare Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Mid 2026
Prepare and Lodge Submissions Report
2028
Project is Operational if Approved
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Late 2024
Scoping Report Submitted
Early 2026
Submit EIS and Public Exhibition
Late 2026
Project Determination
Project Details
Up to 250 MW / 500 MWh lithium battery energy storage and an additional 500 MWh in Stage 2 with a 25-year operational life
Energy storage containers and electrical infrastructure to be installed on a 23 ha site near Lithgow.
High-voltage transmission line, connected to Transgrid’s Wallawerang with existing 132kV and 330kV lines.
Benefits
Stakeholders
The BESS will store up to 1,000 MWh of energy, contributing to grid reliability and supplying enough electricity to power up to 100,000 homes
Community
Power supply for Lithgow and surrounds 25 year operational life. There will be up to 250 jobs during peak construction and 5 full-time jobs during operation.
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.
