Armidale East BESS
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Experienced renewable energy developers, FRV, are developing a new renewable energy project near Armidale, NSW.
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Armidale East BESS
The Armidale East BESS is a renewable energy project by FRV Services Australia (FRV). The project is currently in the Planning Assessment phase.
The Armidale East BESS is a proposed renewable energy project by FRV Services Australia (FRV). It comprises a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of up to 400 MW, located approximately 16 kilometres east of Armidale, New South Wales.
The project is planned to be constructed on private land within a development site of approximately 12 hectares. The battery will connect to an existing 330 kV overhead transmission line located to the north of the site.
The project layout has been designed to avoid identified environmental constraints and to minimise the removal of native vegetation, where practicable.
Construction of the Armidale East BESS Project is expected to start in mid-2028, and it will include the following key components among others:
⦁ Battery Energy Storage System, compromising battery containers of up to 400 MW
⦁ Inverters
⦁ Transformers
⦁ Substation, switch rooms and switchyard
⦁ A new access road to the site
⦁ On-site parking, site office, and other operational amenities
Site Selection
Preliminary Investigations
Prepare Development Application
Planning Assessment
Prepare for Construction
Construction
Operation
Key Benefits
Supporting Grid Reliability
The battery will store electricity when supply is high and release it during periods of peak demand, helping to stabilise the electricity network and reduce the risk of outages.
Enabling Renewable Energy
By storing excess renewable energy, the project supports greater use of solar and wind generation and helps reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based peaking power.
Local Economic Benefits
The project will support local businesses and suppliers across accommodation, hospitality, transport, trades, and equipment services. It is expected to create up to 130 construction jobs and up to 5 ongoing local roles during operation.
Armidale East BESS will use proven battery storage technology to support a reliable electricity network.
Efficient and flexible energy storage
This technology is extremely efficient, operating in low light and cloudy weather to generate clean electricity with minimal noise, water consumption or waste.
Proven and widely used technology
The project will use utility-scale lithium-ion battery technology, similar to systems already operating across Australia and internationally. Battery energy storage systems are a well-established part of modern electricity networks and are increasingly used to support renewable energy.
Low-impact and secure design
Battery units will be housed in enclosed containers within a secure facility, resulting in minimal visual and land disturbance. The site will be designed in accordance with Australian standards and best practice safety requirements, with appropriate monitoring and fire protection systems in place.
Location
The Armidale East BESS Project is located on private land within the Armidale Regional Local Government Area (LGA). The project will connect to an existing 330 kV overhead electricity transmission line located adjacent to the site.
Planning Process
The project is currently in development, working towards its official Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This involves detailed site and technical studies along with community consultation.
Community Benefits
The project will provide a range of community benefits during both construction and operation. FRV is committed to ongoing engagement with the local community throughout the life of the project.