Neoen Detaches Big Battery Project from Wind Farm Development
Neoen is separating the Mount Hopeful battery from the surrounding wind project, continuing to navigate the slow development process.
The 350 megawatt wind project near Gladstone has received government approvals but remains in the final development phase.
- The Mount Hopeful battery is now being proposed as a standalone development.
- It will have up to 600 megawatts (MW) of storage, with four hours of storage capacity.
- The proposed start year for the first stage is 2028.
The battery project will be located near Powerlink's Bouldercombe to Larcom Creek 275 kilovolt (kV) power line reinforcement project.
No specific comments were made by Neoen regarding the detachment.
Author's summary: Neoen separates battery project from wind farm development in Queensland.