Pacific Green: Powering New South Wales with Battery Energy

Pacific Green Technologies, a global leader in grid-scale battery development, has expanded its Australian footprint with a strategic land acquisition in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. This move signifies the company's commitment to supporting the national grid's transition to renewable energy and strengthening its position in the Australian market.

The land, strategically co-located near TransGrid's existing Wagga 330 kV substation, will host Pacific Green's next Australian energy park. This strategic location offers several advantages, including reduced grid connection costs and enhanced energy park efficiency. By co-locating near the existing substation, Pacific Green minimizes the need for expensive new infrastructure, reducing costs associated with building and maintaining new transmission lines. Additionally, the close proximity optimizes energy transfer efficiency, minimizing power loss during transmission.



The energy park in Wagga Wagga will play a pivotal role in stabilizing the national grid and facilitating rapid response to peak demand. The strategic location, 16 km from Wagga Wagga, enables the park to store excess renewable energy, discharge it during peak demand, and stabilize the grid. By quickly balancing supply and demand, the park helps lower energy prices and ensures grid reliability. Moreover, the proximity to the HumeLink energy transmission line project will allow the energy park to connect renewable energy sources to the grid, putting downward pressure on Australian energy prices.

Pacific Green's expansion into New South Wales is part of the company's objective to build a 10GWh development pipeline of battery energy parks throughout Australia. With successful projects already underway in South Australia and Victoria, the company's regional presence is diversified, reducing geographical risk and enhancing the reliability and security of the national energy system. This diversification strategy allows Pacific Green to capitalize on opportunities across various markets, accelerating Australia's transition to renewables.



The team at Pacific Green looks forward to working with stakeholders in and around Wagga Wagga during the early stages of project design. This collaboration will help shape an energy park best suited to the specific needs and opportunities of the region, ensuring it effectively stores excess renewable energy and stabilizes the grid during peak demand. By engaging local communities, businesses, and government entities, Pacific Green can optimize the energy park's design and capacity, addressing potential concerns and securing local support for the energy park's construction and operation.

In conclusion, Pacific Green's strategic land acquisition in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, marks a significant milestone in the company's Australian expansion. By leveraging its experience in building battery energy parks and strategic location, Pacific Green is well-positioned to support the national grid's transition to renewable energy, strengthen its position in the Australian market, and accelerate the country's transition to renewables.