The firm capacity delivered by Victoria''s energy storage targets will provide reliable, affordable and clean energy as Victoria''s ageing and increasingly unreliable coal generation is replaced with new renewable energy. The new
Planning the energy grid We''re changing how we plan and develop electricity transmission infrastructure in Victoria to ensure it benefits all Victorians.
infrastructure to support its renewable energy transition. The Draft 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan sets out VicGrid''s centralised and coordinated approach, which includes
The authorities in the Australian state of Victoria have launched a plan to add at least 6.3 GW of rooftop solar, 1.2 GW of large distributed solar up to 30 MW, and 3 GW of
The energy transformation will create thousands of jobs. We will help address the need for new skills in solar, wind, storage, small-scale energy solutions and emerging technologies, by
On 12 August 2022, Energy Ministers agreed to establish a new National Energy Transformation Partnership. The partnership is a framework for national alignment and cooperative action by
The plan outlined in this Directions Paper will unlock 10 GW of new renewable energy capacity in Victoria, taking the total capacity across Victorian REZs to 16 GW.
Opinion Honesty and credibility needed on Victoria''s energy transition The AEMO has confidently defended its energy costings plans as the best laid to be had, despite turning out drastically
VicGrid releases first draft of Victorian Transmission Plan, proposing seven renewable energy zones and four new transmission lines to support the state''s transition to renewables.
The new energy storage targets will support Victoria''s renewable transition to 50% emission reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050.
A balance of renewable energy generation and storage will be required to replace retiring coal-fired power stations and ensure Victoria''s electricity system is affordable, reliable,
VicGrid has released a long-term strategic plan for the development of Victoria''s renewable energy zones designed to deliver certainty and fairness for communities and industry and
As the “531” deadline approaches, the energy storage market is undergoing significant changes. In early 2025, the release of Document No. 136 marked a pivotal moment
A key component of the Victorian Government''s 10-year plan to transition to cleaner energy where there is increased public demand for action and progression, the State Electricity Commission (SEC), has now been
Victoria''s renewable energy targets legislated in the Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Act 2017 (Vic) are: 95% by 2035 (new). These targets include offshore wind energy generation
In addition to large capacity, the evolution of energy storage may lead to significant changes In 2025, the energy storage industry is undergoing a transformative “earthquake-like” shift. Following the introduction of policies
Cheaper, Cleaner, Renewable: Our Plan for Victoria''s Electricity Future outlines the actions we are taking to ensure our state achieves its renewable energy targets. The plan is built on 4 pillars: Enabling the
Executive summary The objective of the National Renewable Energy Supply Chain Action Plan (NRESCAP or Action Plan) is to reduce supply chain risks and address vulnerabilities for
Latrobe Valley, Victoria – EnergyAustralia has today marked a major milestone with the official turning of the sod for the 350 MW Wooreen Energy Storage System (WESS) in the Latrobe Valley. The utility-scale battery
Powering Our Future: BC''s Clean Energy Strategy outlines actions to accelerate clean energy and create opportunities across B.C. It supports job growth, electrification, and clean fuel production while managing energy
A balance of renewable energy generation and storage will be required to replace retiring coal-fired power stations and ensure Victoria''s electricity system is affordable, reliable, safe, and
An orderly transition is critical to keeping the lights on and energy prices down as Victoria moves towards its world leading climate target of net zero by 2045. Although this transition is
What does this ISP Insights paper explore? In the 2018 ISP, AEMO identified that a portfolio of utility-scale renewable generation, energy storage, distributed energy resources (DER),
The Energy Safe Victoria Act establishes Energy Safe''s corporate plan as the key operational instrument by which we are held to account by the Minister for Energy and Resources (the
Australia''s energy transformation continues to gather pace, with Victoria''s government announcing a fresh AU$6.6 million funding round aimed at accelerating the
CIS Implementation in States and Territories Eighteen of the 32GW of Commonwealth CIS funding will only be available to states and territories who sign Renewable Energy
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Technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted by EnergyAustralia to deliver 350 MW / 1474 MWh of capacity. with the project to be known as the Wooreen Energy Storage System (WESS) in Victoria, Australia.
The plan outlined in this Directions Paper will with communities to plan REZs and ensure local unlock 10 GW of new renewable energy capacity in benefits from REZ development. Victoria, taking the total capacity across Victorian This
EnergyAustralia achieved financial close for the Wooreen Energy Storage System on 20 February 2025. The project will be located adjacent to utility''s Jeeralang gas-fired power
Victoria''s legislated energy storage targets are: at least 6.3 GW by 2035. The energy storage targets will include short, medium and long duration energy storage systems, allowing energy
“As Victoria''s largest hybrid renewable energy project, the Mortlake Hub will set a new benchmark and significantly contribute to Australia''s transition to a low-carbon future.” Currently, renewable energy accounts for just under
BESS FAQs Battery Energy Storage System FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This guide provides general information Victoria''s energy transformation about how Tilt Renewables
The report emphasises building energy storage – such as the Victorian Big Battery – to help provide reliable renewable energy throughout the transition, along with supporting
Energy storage is well positioned to help support this need, providing a reliable and flexible form of electricity supply that can underpin the energy transformation of the future.
Victoria''s timeline towards a sustainable energy future highlights key milestones, from the 2009 Victorian Energy Upgrades program to ambitious renewable energy and emissions targets set
A balance of renewable energy generation and storage will be required to replace retiring coal-fired power stations and ensure Victoria's electricity system is affordable, reliable, safe, and sustainable. Actions include: Building energy storage – like the Victorian Big Battery – to help provide reliable renewable energy throughout the transition.
Enhancing energy safety for the community and workers. For a successful electricity transition, it is essential to skill, up-skill and train Victoria's energy workforce, and have a supply chain that meets our growing energy sector needs. Actions include: Working with key stakeholders to strengthen local renewable electricity supply chains.
557 MW of commissioned energy storage capacity and 12 utility-scale storage projects with a combined capacity of 1,115 MW under construction or undergoing commissioning at 30 June 2024. Figure 4: Emissions from electricity generation in Victoria, 2013/14 to 2023/24
Australia's energy transformation continues to gather pace, with Victoria's government announcing a fresh AU$6.6 million funding round aimed at accelerating the deployment of neighbourhood battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Victoria invests AU$6.6M in neighbourhood battery projects, advancing distributed energy storage and reshaping Australia's clean energy future.
Victoria's battery program dovetails with national efforts to scale community-based energy storage. In July 2024, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) committed AU$143 million to fund 370 community battery projects across every state and the Northern Territory.
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