Pinecrest Battery Energy Storage Project
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500 MW / 1000 MWh battery energy storage project located 12km north west of Lithgow, NSW
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Banpu Energy Australia is the developer of the Pinecrest BESS project and is a subsidiary of Banpu Public Company Limited (Banpu), one of Asia’s largest energy companies.
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Banpu strives to be an international versatile energy provider through strategic businesses in 10 countries across the globe. ​
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Banpu has had a presence in Australia for many years, which will be strengthened by Banpu Energy Australia.​​
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Up to 500 MW / 1000 MWh lithium battery energy storage project with a 20-year operational life
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Energy storage containers and electrical infrastructure to be installed on a 23 ha site
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High-voltage transmission line, connected to Transgrid’s Wallawerang Substation
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We welcome feedback. Please contact us at info@pinecrestbess.com.au or via the contact page.
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The Project team is available to speak with outside of these information session times. Please contact us on 1800 032 358 (free call).
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Approval for the Project is being sought through a State significant development (SSD) application, to be assessed under Part 4 of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI is the determining authority for SSD applications).
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The project is still in early planning and approvals stage. The Scoping Report is currently being prepared.
​The Pinecrest BESS project seeks to provide firmed renewable power in one of the best locations on the grid in NSW. It is proposed to be located approximately 12km north west of Lithgow, between the existing Mt Piper and Wallerawang high voltage substations, and on the previous Pinecrest Solar development footprint. The proposed site is next to existing 132kV and 330kV Transgrid tranmission lines.