The Maryvale Solar Farm—featuring a 172 MW solar pv installation and a 172 MW / 372 MWh battery energy storage system—has secured a long-term energy service agreement via NSW's fourth tender under the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. This initiative aligns with the state's transition away from coal-fired power generation.
New Projects Awarded in Aussie State's Energy Roadmap
The projects were selected in the fourth round of the Australian state's Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, initiated last November with the aim of contracting 3,000 GWh of new generation. Only two projects were chosen as winners and both will receive Long-Term Energy Service Agreements (LTESAs), offering protection against future price risks.
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The selected projects include a wind farm nearing commissioning and a hybrid solar project with a battery energy storage component, as reported by AEMO Services, the NSW Consumer Trustee responsible for the tenders.
"Alongside the four long-duration storage infrastructure projects that have also received support, significant strides are being made in advancing NSW’s forthcoming energy system." aid AEMO Services’ executive general manager, Nevenka Codevelle.
Nevenka Codevelle, AEMO Services Executive General Manager, acknowledged that while the latest tender round results highlight the ongoing need to secure renewable projects for transitioning the state’s coal-dependent energy system, there is a notable momentum building within the market.
"These two projects are valuable additions to an already robust pipeline of supported projects throughout NSW. However, it's evident that securing additional investments, potentially at or near record levels through 2030 and beyond, is crucial to achieving our targets and ensuring a dependable supply of cleaner, more affordable electricity for NSW consumers." Said Nevenka Codevelle, AEMO Services Executive General Manager.
Gentari Renewables Australia to Develop the Solar Farm
The first initiative is the Maryvale Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System was spearheaded by Gentari Renewables Australia, a subsidiary of Malaysia's state-owned energy company, Petronas. Situated near Wellington, the project is slated to become operational by 2028.
The second notable project is Iberdrola's Flyers Creek Wind Farm with a capacity of 140 MW. Developed by the Spanish renewable energy company, the wind farm has completed construction and is set to commence operations this year.
NSW Plans 12 GW Renewable Generation and 2 GW Storage
As New South Wales transitions away from coal-fired power, the state is driving private-sector efforts to install at least 12 GW of new renewable energy capacity and 2 GW of long-duration storage. In its third Long-Term Energy Service Agreements (LTESAs) tender, NSW allocated 750 MW for wind and solar projects and 524 MW for long-duration energy storage—all slated to be operational by 2028.
Gentari Renewables' Maryvale Solar Projects mark key milestones in this renewable energy shift. Backed by long-term energy agreements, these initiatives highlight NSW's commitment to reducing coal dependence and building a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. With expanding renewable generation and storage capacity, the state is on track to meet its ambitious energy goals—ensuring a greener and more resilient electricity system for the future.