Pacific Blue boosts S Australian wind farm with 60-MW battery

• Pacific Blue's 60-MW battery in South Australia will boost grid stability and support clean energy transition, adding to their impressive renewable energy portfolio.

Australian renewable power producer Pacific Blue is constructing a 60-MW battery at its wind farm in South Australia, providing 130 MWh of energy storage capacity. The project, located next to the existing Clements Gap wind farm, is estimated to cost over AUD 100 million and is expected to be operational by early 2026. The battery will support grid stability by storing excess power and discharging it during peak demand periods.

The Clements Gap wind farm, with 27 turbines, has been generating electricity since 2010. Pacific Blue, owned by Chinese group SPIC, currently has 665 MW of installed renewable capacity and over 2.5 GW of renewable and energy storage projects in development. The new battery system will enhance the company's renewable energy portfolio and contribute to the transition towards cleaner energy sources in Australia.

What is the capacity of Pacific Blue's new battery at its South Australian wind farm?

• The capacity of Pacific Blue's new battery at its South Australian wind farm is 130 MWh.
• The battery will have a power output of 60 MW.
• The project is estimated to cost over AUD 100 million.
  
• The battery is expected to be operational by early 2026.
• The battery will support grid stability by storing excess power and discharging it during peak demand periods.