
A proposed sustainable solar and battery energy storage system in Southern Tablelands, NSW
Location: Southern Tablelands, NSW
Status: Planning Approval
Network: Essential_Energy
152MW
Capacity56,000
Average Homes Powered Per Year~ 300
Jobs during peak constructionThe proposed Marulan Solar Farm would have generation capacity of 152 MW (AC), with an associated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of 81 MW capacity, 162MWh energy storage.
When operational, it is expected to generate enough clean renewable energy to power the equivalent of approximately 56,000 average NSW homes.
NSW Department of Planning & Environment recently approved the development application, which can be found here https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/marulan-solar-farm.
The next step is to finalise the grid connection agreement with Essential Energy and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
RATCH Australia Corporation (RAC) will build, own, operate and maintain the asset as part of their broader Australian portfolio, with construction expected to start in 2025 and take up around 18 months.