Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub
The SEC has partnered with Equis Australia to deliver the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub at Plumpton, in Melbourne’s west.
When it comes online in late 2025, the Hub will provide 600 megawatts of capacity and 1.6 gigawatt hours of storage – enough to power 200,000 homes during the evening peak period. There is also potential to expand.
Tesla is supplying 444 Tesla Megapacks, and the Samsung Genus joint venture is supplying the remaining components.
The battery energy storage system will soak up surplus rooftop solar and energy from the grid. It will charge when renewable energy is most abundant and discharge when supplies tighten, putting downward pressure on power prices.
Its powerful battery units will strengthen the electricity network as ageing coal-fired power stations retire and unlock capacity for more renewable energy.
Construction of the facility is creating hundreds of jobs, including apprentice and trainee roles.
The region also benefits from local employment and supplier opportunities, a community benefit sharing fund and, best practice engagement with First Peoples.
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Location:
Plumpton, VIC
Benefit:
200,000
homes powered
Project value:
$1.2 billion
SEC investment:
$245 million
Job creation:
155
full-time equivalent
Battery technology
444
Tesla Megapacks
Storage capacity:
600 megawatts
Duration: 1.6GWh
Completion:
Late 2025
Project partner:
Equis Australia
Three battery components:
A1, A2, A3
