Dunmore Solar and Battery
The solar-battery development at Dunmore in Queensland will act like a hybrid engine, combining a 300 MW solar farm with a 150 MW / 300 MWh battery system, soaking up surplus energy generated through the day and releasing it in the evening, when demand surges.
Key Facts
Location: Dunmore, Queensland.
Expected Renewable Energy Capacity: 300MW
Expected Battery capacity: 150MW / 300MWh
Size: 534-hectare
Expected jobs created: 150 jobs during construction
Status: In development
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