Project

Morewell BESS

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Morewell BESS

The Morwell BESS is a proposed 620 MW / 2.5 GWh Battery Energy Storage System to be located in the Latrobe Valley in South-East Victoria. The project is being developed by ACE Power.

The scope of works include delivery and installation of BESS units and transformers, enabling infrastructure and connection to the existing Hazelwood Terminal Station.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Ace Power

PROJECT HISTORY

Oct 2025 The project was submitted to the Victorian Minister for Planning for development approval.
May 2026 The project was granted development approval through the Victorian Development Facilitation Process.
Estimated Total Cost
(2026)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed | Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) |
Location
Victoria |
Resources
Project website
Morwell Battery
Government resources
Ministerial Planning Portal