Wellington Green Energy Base Station

4 FAQs about Wellington Green Energy Base Station

Will Wellington Bess be the largest battery storage project in NSW?

Once operational, it will have a capacity of 1,000-megawatt hours (MWh) of green power. This will make Wellington BESS one of the largest battery storage projects in NSW. Wellington is being constructed at 6773 and 6909 Goolma Road, Wuuluman NSW 2820.

How will Bess be connected to TransGrid Wellington substation?

The BESS will be connected to the nearby Wellington Substation via an underground or aboveground transmission line. The TransGrid Wellington Substation will be upgraded with a southern bay extension to include an additional 330kV switch bay. The security fencing will be relocated for the development.

What is the Wellington Bess project?

“The Wellington BESS will contribute towards supporting Australia's journey towards a more sustainable and reliable energy future,” said RJE Global in a statement. The project sits within the Dubbo Regional Council LGA and is part of broader efforts to boost storage infrastructure as renewable penetration increases across the NEM.

How accurate is Wellington Bess heavy vehicle generation?

However, for both Wellington and Eraring, the estimated daily heavy vehicles are similar which indicates the estimated Wellington BESS heavy vehicle generation is probably slightly conservative. As such, the TIA estimated light and heavy vehicle movements are considered to be accurate.