Pacific Green, a company specializing in battery-based energy storage, recently obtained approval to develop two battery farms in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. These installations, with a capacity of 1.5 GWh, will be developed in two phases over the next 36 months. Once operational, they will enhance the stability of the regional power grid.
The introduction of these battery farms is intended to supportAustralia ‘s energy transition by increasing the storage capacity available during peak demand, enabling more efficient use of renewable energies. This project is part of a transformation of the Australian energy model.
Consultation and Local Collaboration
To minimize local impacts, Pacific Green worked with independent specialists to assess various environmental, technical and heritage aspects, while conducting targeted consultations with stakeholders and the local community. Construction of the parks is due to start towards the end of this year, with commissioning scheduled for the second half of 2026.
Pacific Green is committed to working with local suppliers and a local workforce during the construction phase. The company has launched a supplier portal and will be hosting a networking morning for local suppliers in the coming weeks.
Long-term development strategy
The Limestone Coast battery farms are the first in an 8.5 GWh development pipeline that Pacific Green is rolling out across Australia. Building on its experience in the UK and Europe, the company aims to become one of Australia’s leading developers and accelerate the country’s transition to renewable energies.
Tom Koutsantonis, South Australia’s Minister for Energy and Mines, welcomed this private investment in energy storage, underlining its crucial role in extending the availability of low-cost electricity from renewables. Joel Alexander, Managing Director of Pacific Green Australia, also emphasized the importance of this project for the local community and the economic opportunities it presents.
Perspectives and objectives
Scott Poulter, Chairman and CEO of Pacific Green, expressed his satisfaction at the approval of this first project in South Australia, underlining the local and governmental support that made this breakthrough possible. He also noted that this announcement is the first in a series of initiatives planned over the next few years as part of the company’s 8.5 GWh development pipeline in Australia.
Australia has one of the fastest growing renewable energy markets in the world, making the parallel development of battery energy storage crucial to support the expansion of the renewable generation grid.
