DP Energy Australia originated and carried out significant early stage development activities for Euston Wind Farm (including Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)).

Upon handover the proposed Euston Wind Farm consisted of:

1. Up to 100 wind turbines exporting power to the National Electricity Market (NEM);
2. Associated infrastructure such as roads, drainage, cabling and substations;
3. Battery energy storage system(s) (BESS);
4. Associated construction facilities; and
5. Operations and maintenance facilities.

 

Throughout the course of development, DP Energy derisked and moved forward the project significantly including:

1. Securing land agreements for both the project site and the grid connection route;
2. Completing the Project Scoping Report and obtaining the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs);
3. Conducting two years of Bird and Bat Utilisation Surveys (BBUS);
4. Fostering strong positive social license for the project within the local community, including conducting multiple community sessions;
5. Ongoing liaisons with a wide range of stakeholders including local community members, Council, and government departments;
6. Consulted and engaged with local First Nations peoples to incorporate their feedback into the proposed design, ensuring their interests and values are respected and reflected; and
7. Optimising the project to minimise environmental impacts.

 

DP partnered with a major Australian gentailer in order to participate in the South West Renewable Energy Zone Access Rights tender, seeking access to Project Energy Connect (the new transmission line being constructed in the area by Transgrid).

 

Following conclusion of the access rights tender, the gentailer partner has taken control of the project to build upon the strong foundation established by DP Energy and to take the project through to construction and operation.