The Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project is a 240-megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm and a 409-megawatt hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS), located approximately 12 kilometres northwest of Wellington in New South Wales.
The project includes the installation of up to 400,000 solar panels on single-axis trackers, approximately 122 containerised battery units, and the construction of a substation to enable the export of up to 172 MW into the electricity network.
Key Dates
| Aug 2025 | Construction Commencement |
| 2027 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Gentari |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Sep 2017 | The proponent submitted a scoping report and request for SEARs to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. |
| Dec 2019 | The Project Recieved development approval from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. |
| Jan 2022 | Gentari submitted an amendment report to the NSW Major Project Portal, seeking to add a 125MW BESS to the project. |
| Jul 2022 | The NSW Department of Planning & Environment approved proposed amendments to add a 125MW BESS to the project. |
| Nov 2022 | A second amendment report seeking an expansion of project capacity from 125 MW to 230MW was submitted to the NSW Major Project Portal. |
| Dec 2023 | A second amendment request was granted by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. |
| Aug 2025 | Gentari commenced construction on the project. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) |
Location
New South Wales |
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