Watta Wella Renewable Energy

The proposed Watta Wella Battery Energy Storage Facility comprises a 400MW/1200MWh energy storage facility covering approximately 12 hectares of land. If approved, the facility will consist of the following components:

• Battery Energy Storage Facility units to store energy- like shipping containers;
• Power Conversion units that convert between direct current (DC) electricity, used by the batteries and alternating current (AC) electricity, required by the grid;
• AC electrical and control equipment to interconnect multiple Battery Energy Storage units onto the network;
• AC electrical switchgear and control, protection and metering equipment (including a transformer if required) to ensure the safe operation and to connect to the National Electricity Network Communications equipment. This will allow the project to integrate effectively into the broader electricity network;
• Access for mobile plant and equipment;
• Facilities for workers' amenities;
• Crushed stone around the Battery Energy Storage Units; and
• Purpose built security chain-link fence surrounding the entire project, with an anti-climb top.

The design has been shaped by a number of detailed technical, engineering and environmental studies and assessments which include:

• Ecology- Flora and Fauna;
• Landscape and Visual;
• Noise;
• Cultural Heritage;
• Bushfire Risk;
• Access and Transport; and
• Geology and Hydrology

RES values community engagement and is committed to consulting with the local community and a wide range of stakeholders to provide information on the project and to seek valuable input on community benefit sharing options. 

Consultation activities may include:

• Community Information Days;
• Project update newsletters
• One on One meetings with adjoining residents (face to face or remotely); and
• Community Liaison Meeting (following planning approval).