The 500-megawatt Kiewa Valley BESS – fast-tracked through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program – will store low-cost renewable energy during the day and release it during peak demand. Once operational, it will supply reliable power to around 172,000 homes each. Victoria's clean energy transition is accelerating with the approval of a $453 million Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in north-east Victoria, backed by leading Chinese firm Trina Solar. Pacific Green has secured planning approval for a 1GW/2. These systems store and release excess energy, increasing supply flexibility for the local network and improving overall grid stability. 3 GW by 2035 to provide crucial support for more renewable capacity. In the future, much of our energy will be generated closer to where it is. As global electricity demand grows 3% annually (IEA 2023), Victoria's manufacturers are answering the call with cutting-edge storage solutions that act like a "giant battery for the grid". It will be the biggest battery storage facility in Australia, upon commissioning.
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