The Orana Battery Energy Storage System, proposed by Akaysha Energy, includes the construction and operation of a 400 megawatt (MW) /1,600 megawatt hour (MWh) lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) and ancillary infrastructure.
The Project is located within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), approximately 2 kilometres north-east of Wellington within the Dubbo Local Government Area (LGA).
Key Dates
| 2025 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Akaysha Energy |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jun 2022 | The project's scoping report was submitted to, and Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) requested from the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. |
| Jul 2022 | The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment issued Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the project. |
| May 2023 | The project's Environmental Impact Statement was placed on exhibition, closing 13 June. |
| Nov 2023 | The project was awarded a Firming Supply Long-Term Energy Service Agreement by AEMO Services under Tender Round Two of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. |
| Dec 2023 | The project received State Significant Development planning approval from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2022)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
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