Origin Energy Powers Up with 300-MW Battery in Victoria

• Origin Energy's 300-MW battery near Mortlake, Victoria, supported by ARENA, showcases Australia's shift to cleaner energy and grid stability services by late 2026.

Origin Energy has started construction on a 300-MW/650-MWh battery energy storage system in Victoria, Australia. The project, located near the Mortlake gas-fired power station, is being built with the help of a AUD 24 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The battery, equipped with grid-forming inverter technology from Germany's SMA, is expected to be operational by late 2026 and will provide grid stability services in Victoria's South West Renewable Energy Zone.

The construction of the battery is part of Australia's transition to cleaner energy sources as traditional forms of energy generation are phased out. The Mortlake battery project was one of the winners in ARENA's funding round for grid-scale batteries in 2022, highlighting the country's commitment to expanding its renewable energy infrastructure.

What role does Origin Energy play in Australia's transition to cleaner energy sources?

• Origin Energy is playing a key role in Australia's transition to cleaner energy sources by constructing a 300-MW/650-MWh battery energy storage system in Victoria.
• The project, located near the Mortlake gas-fired power station, is being built with the help of a AUD 24 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
• The battery, equipped with grid-forming inverter technology from Germany's SMA, is expected to be operational by late 2026 and will provide grid stability services in Victoria's South West Renewable Energy Zone.
• The construction of the battery is part of Australia's efforts to phase out traditional forms of energy generation and increase the use of renewable energy sources.
• The Mortlake battery project was selected as one of the winners in ARENA's funding round for grid-scale batteries in 2022, demonstrating the country's commitment to expanding its renewable energy infrastructure.