The Golden Plains BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) will be a 150MW/600MWh system. The project is located within Golden Plains Wind Farm – East project area next to the constructed wind farm 220kV substation. The BESS will consist of up to 168 Megapack XL 2.0 battery systems, substation and operational facility.
Key Dates
| Nov 2025 | Contract Award |
| Dec 2025 | Financial Close |
| Mar 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Jul 2027 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | TagEnergy |
| Successful Tenderer: | Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) |
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PROJECT HISTORY
| Nov 2025 | TagEnergy has signed a balance of plant contract with Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) for construction of the standalone facility, while Tesla will supply 168 Megapack 2XL battery systems to the project. TagEnergy also stated construction will begin early 2026, with the BESS expected to be operational by mid-2027. |
| Dec 2025 | TagEnergy announced financial close on the project. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
Victoria |
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