Distributed energy and batteries

Written By Scott McGregor

Distributed energy is a key sector for the energy transition where we are deploying investments to fully utilise existing grid infrastructure to acccelerate the energy transition.

Our vision is to have an immediate impact on mitigating climate change by unlocking capital, using enhanced business models and deploying proven technology into the distributed energy sector, which will represent 60% or more of the entire energy sector.

We see a future where distributed generation is 60-80% of the energy sector supplemented with large transmission projects utilising existing transission and distribution infrastructure.

The birdwood team is leading the DC augmentation of batteries to existing solar farms to enhance value for investors having successfully deployed multiple sites.

Our team invests in this sector across Australia, Germany and the UK.

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Birdwood Energy (Birdwood) is pleased to advise that the Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve Project (the Baranduda Battery) has been granted a planning permit from the Victorian Government’s Department of Transport and Planning for the development of a 400 MW/1.8 GWh capacity Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in an industrial precinct directly adjacent to the Wodonga Terminal Station in Baranduda, Victoria.

Construction of the Baranduda Battery is expected to commence in late 2025 and take approximately 18 months to complete.

Once operational, the Baranduda Battery is expected to have sufficient capacity to service peak evening period power demand for over 100,000 households. The Baranduda Battery project will help accelerate the storage and delivery of low-cost daytime solar power to consumers and businesses in the evening, which over time is expected to put downward pressure on wholesale electricity prices in Victoria during peak periods of demand.

 

About Birdwood Energy

Birdwood Energy is a specialist independent investment manager in the renewable energy sector in Australia and Europe.

Birdwood Energy manages A$750 million of committed capital across its multiple investment platforms and the Birdwood Energy team comprises leading executives from Australia and Europe with decades of experience investing in (and operating) renewable energy generation and energy storage infrastructure projects.

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Well done to Bess Clark, Simon Reed., team and O’Connor family developing this project to the market.. 1/12/24

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