Fotowatio Renewable Ventures announce development of hybrid solar and battery plant near Dalby
A groundbreaking energy project is set to create jobs during its construction and 30-year operational lifespan, with local contractors and suppliers to be given preference.
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A leading global energy provider has revealed it will develop its first hybrid solar and battery plant near Dalby, creating jobs during its construction and operation.
Sustainable energy solutions company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures will develop its first 5 MWac solar storage hybrid power plant in the Western Downs near Dalby.
The Battery Energy Storage System facility will feature 2.4 MWac of solar photovoltaic generation panels, and a 2.5 MWac/5 MWh energy storage system, which will be one of the first co-located PV and BESS system greenfield developments in Australia.
The Dalby hybrid facility is expected to create job opportunities during its construction and operations, with FRV advocating for local contractors and suppliers to be used wherever possible during its development.
FRV managing director Carlo Frigerio said BESS facilities were needed to support further investment in Queensland renewables.
“This project will be critical to Queensland’s future energy supply and security as renewable energy capacity increases, with storage supporting solar and wind-generated power coming into the market when it is most needed,” Mr Frigerio said.
“The inclusion of PV as part of the project shows the importance of integrating solar and batteries in order to deliver dispatchable power.”
The plant’s output will be connected to Ergon’s distribution network, and will allow the hybrid power plant to supply and take electricity from the grid, and trade in the national electricity market.
It’s designed to be operated as a dispatchable generation plant to provide a reliable energy output to Queensland energy customers, according to FRV.
This is their ninth project in Australia, and will become part of a total of approximately 640MWdc owned projects’ portfolio.
Construction is expected to be completed in December 2021, with the facility having an operating life of about 30 years.
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