A major battery system is set to be delivered alongside a solar farm in New South Wales.
DT Infrastructure has secured the contract to build a large-scale battery energy storage system at the Goulburn River solar farm, marking a first for Lightsource bp in Australia.
The 49 MW/562 MWh DC-coupled battery will be integrated with the solar farm and is designed to provide up to eight hours of stored energy during overnight demand periods. The system will use 112 individual battery units and is scheduled for energisation by late 2026.
DT Infrastructure is already constructing the solar farm for Lightsource bp and will now deliver the additional storage component.
“With the inclusion of the BESS, the Goulburn River solar farm will be able to discharge stored energy for over 8 hours during the overnight demand periods, improving grid stability,” said Con Boutsikakis, DTI’s NSW Operations Manager.
“DTI are proud to be delivering this critical component of the project for Lightsource bp, ensuring reliable and affordable renewable energy generation for the region.”
Lightsource bp said the battery will help power around 225,000 homes and cut carbon emissions by roughly 910,000 tonnes each year. The project also represents a strategic step for the company’s portfolio.
Adam Pegg, Chief Operating Officer for Asia-Pacific at Lightsource bp, said it is an important milestone for Lightsource bp globally, “marking the delivery of our first DC-coupled battery and reflecting the outstanding work of our team.”
“Reaching this stage on the Goulburn River battery is much more than a construction milestone – it shows how firmed renewables have moved from concept to a critical component of Australia’s energy future.”
The integration of battery storage into the project highlights a wider industry trend toward firming renewable energy assets to stabilise supply and strengthen grid resilience.