Global battery storage company Pacific Green has been given planning consent from the South Australian Government for its first two grid-scale battery energy parks in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia.
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The Limestone Coast Energy Park assets will consist of a 0.5GW/1.5GWh battery energy storage system developed and constructed in two phases over the next 36 months. Once operational they will significantly strengthen the region’s grid stability.
Construction of the energy parks will commence towards the end of this year, with the first phase expected to be operational in the second half of 2026.
The Limestone Coast Energy Parks mark the first set of assets of an 8.5GWh development pipeline of battery energy parks Pacific Green is rolling out throughout Australia.
Pacific Green Australia CEO and managing director Joel Alexander said, “This is a major milestone for the Limestone Coast Energy Park assets, and we are pleased that the South Australian Government has recognised the rigorous assessment and community consultation work we have undertaken to date.
“We look forward to re-engaging with the local community to maximise the tangible economic benefits of the Limestone Coast Energy Parks and to ensure funding and local contracting opportunities are open to all relevant groups.
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“This is a positive and exciting start to an exceptional pipeline of Australian projects to come.”
