Flow Power has signed a purchase agreement with Octopus Australia for the Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery project, currently under construction near Bungendore, New South Wales.
The partnership secures critical energy consumption for the new facility, which combines 300 MW of solar generation capacity with a 243 MW, 486 megawatt-hour battery system.
The development will supply electricity to the grid by storing energy generated during daylight hours for use during periods of peak demand.
Octopus Australia has reached financial close on the A$900 million ($639 million) project, construction of which is now underway.
The Blind Creek site covers more than 600 hectares (ha) of grazing land approximately 8 kilometers northeast of Bungendore and 32 kilometers from Canberra.
Once operational, it will be capable of supplying power to up to 120,000 homes and businesses.
The installation will employ a hybrid DC-coupled solar and battery design, allowing electricity to flow directly from the solar panel to the battery system.
This technology aims to increase efficiency and minimize losses while supporting the network during periods of high demand.
During peak construction, the project is expected to generate up to 300 full-time equivalent jobs, of which approximately half will be allocated to workers from Bungendore and the Monaro region.
Engineering company GRS will be the construction contractor and Wärtsilä Energy Storage will supply the battery component.
Byron Serjeantson, director of operations and finance at Flow Power, said: “Blind Creek represents the next generation of renewable energy projects, combining smart technology, firmer supply for customers and regenerative agriculture.”
The facility is expected to be operational in 2028 and aims to reduce carbon emissions by up to 600,000 tonnes each year.
The Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery project will connect to the main transmission line between Sydney and Canberra through a newly constructed substation.
“Flow Power Secures Pivotal Acquisition for Blind Creek Project” was originally created and published by Power Technology, a brand owned by GlobalData.
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