The project was delivered for Neoen and in partnership with Elecnor Australia. Completion was achieved on time, on budget and in compliance with performance requirements from AEMO and ElectraNet.
- Technical excellence and world-class project management
- International lenders provided project financing
- Completion on time, on budget and with performance requirements met
Blyth Battery will help firm the output of Neoen’s Goyder South Stage 1 wind farm, enabling the supply of 70 MW of renewable baseload power to BHP, a global leader in resources, as well as offer other services to the national electricity market.
- Supply of renewable baseload power to BHP
- Offer of other services to the national electricity market
- Enablement of renewable baseload power supply
This pioneering undertaking was project-financed by a pool of international lenders.
| Key Partners | Roles and Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| NHOA Energy | Technical excellence and world-class project management |
| Elecnor Australia | Partnership and collaboration with Neoen and NHOA Energy |
| Neoen | Project funding and operation of the Blyth Battery |
A dedicated team of highly-qualified service professionals will now take over the operations and maintenance of the battery under a long-term contract with Neoen, to guarantee its long-term availability and performance.
“We are proud to lead the State’s battery storage market and are excited to start supporting BHP under our innovative renewable energy baseload contract. We appreciate the dedication from close collaboration with the teams at NHOA Energy Elecnor, whose work has been essential in helping us meet this project milestone.”, Jean-Christophe Cheylus, CEO of Neoen Australia
“We fulfilled our performance commitment to Neoen and its lenders, on time and on budget. This is what matters, in a scenario where energy storage systems become the cornerstone of grid stability, security and an affordable and sustainable energy supply. The successful commissioning of Blyth Battery is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team and partners, and to our ability to serve clients globally”, Lucie Kanius-Dujardin, Global Managing Director of NHOA Energy
The successful commissioning of the Blyth Battery is a testament to the dedication and expertise of NHOA Energy and its partners. This pioneering undertaking reaffirms NHOA Energy’s position in the Australian energy storage market and its commitment to the energy transition of the continent and the development of its cleantech value chain. Key Highlights:
- Completed on time, on budget and with performance requirements met
- International lenders provided project financing
- Technical excellence and world-class project management
The Blyth Battery will play a crucial role in enabling the supply of renewable energy to BHP and other industries, while also supporting the national electricity market.
- Baseload power: A type of power that is supplied continuously to meet a base demand for electricity.
- Grid stability: The ability of the power grid to maintain its stability and prevent power outages.
- Cleantech: The use of clean energy technologies to reduce environmental impact.
The Blyth Battery is a significant achievement in the energy storage market, demonstrating the capabilities of NHOA Energy and its partners. Its successful commissioning will have a lasting impact on the energy transition in Australia and beyond. For more information on NHOA Energy and its work, visit www.nhoa.energy.
