NSW Government gives green light to Australia s first hydro-powered battery near Albury
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FebFebruary 2021 at 4:42am
The battery will work with a 58 megawatts hydro-electric power station already installed in the dam wall.
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Australia s first ever hydro-powered battery project has just been given the green light by the New South Wales Government.
Key points:
A hydro-powered battery will be constructed at Lake Hume
The battery will boost grid stability and energy security by storing energy and dispatching it during peak demand
Over 30 jobs will be created
The $32 million project will be located near Albury at Lake Hume and charged by the Hume Hydro Power station, which already provides power to around 40,000 homes.
A $32 million hydro-powered battery project to be located near Albury will be Australia's first,following approval by the NSW Government. Minister for.