Corowa Battery - Flow Power

Corowa Battery

Capturing renewable generation to support the NSW grid

Project overview

The Corowa Battery is a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in NSW, which will be built, owned and operated by Flow Power. 

Once operational, it will support the integration of existing renewable energy generation into the NSW grid, reducing demand strain during peak times and placing downward pressure on wholesale electricity prices.  

Location
Corowa, NSW
Project status
Development
Size of land
2-3 ha
Installed capacity
100 MW/200 MWh

About the land for the project

Corowa is located on Wiradjuri country. The Traditional Owners are the Bangerang people. The word Corowa is from the Wiradjuri language which means “rocky river crossing.” 

The Corowa Battery will be situated adjacent to the existing Corowa Substation and high voltage electricity transmission network. The project site has previously been cleared and is currently used for agricultural purposes, including cropping and grazing.  

The Corowa Battery will be established over an area of 7.5 ha, with a total footprint of between 2-3 ha.  

Key features of the Corowa Battery

Supporting integration of Australian renewables

Once operational, the Corowa Battery will support clean energy generation and reduce carbon emissions in the grid. It will improve transmission network security and support diversified energy generation and storage within southern NSW.
This is in alignment with Commonwealth and NSW policies and plans which support the implementation of batteries. 

Benefit sharing within local community

The project will deliver impactful initiatives to share benefits with the local community and businesses within the region.  As every community is unique, Flow Power works with local community members and organisations to develop bespoke initiatives which can include avenues to employment, environmental programs, supporting First Nations groups and educational opportunities. Around 75 direct jobs are expected to be created during project construction phase. 

Benefits of batteries

Ideal firming assets

Battery projects are ideal renewable ‘firming’ assets, as they can quickly supply the grid with energy, even if the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.  They also react significantly faster than coal generators in extreme energy events.

Maximise value of existing renewable energy

Corowa Battery will be configured to preferentially charge during daytime hours, when renewable energy is at its peak, and discharge to the grid when renewable generation tapers off during evening peaks.  

This helps maximise value from Australia’s growing rooftop solar capacity, without the need for additional generation assets, and simultaneously reduces the need for carbon intensive coal generation to fill supply gaps. 

Protects network stability and reliability

Corowa Battery will also provide Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) to ensure the stability and reliability of the local distribution network. FCAS keeps the grid within a safe frequency by balancing supply and demand, helping to prevent blackouts.

Questions about Corowa Battery?

We’re here to help. 

If you’d like to know more about Corowa Battery, get in touch with Flow Power today via the link below, or at info@corowabattery.com.au.