Galore Energy Project
Project overview
Flow Power proposes to develop a solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Galore, NSW, to provide renewable energy to the local community and NSW grid.
About the proposed project
Flow Power has begun preliminary environmental investigations on the site and plans to submit an application for Development Approval to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in 2025.
Developing the project will involve the planning, construction and operation of a solar farm and BESS, with an indicative output of 350 MW combined with ~300MW, 2-4 MWh of battery storage.
About the project site
The proposed site is located at 25 Kingston Road, Galore, and is approximately 590 ha.
The project area largely consists of cleared agricultural land, with small patches of remnant vegetation.
Flow Power aims to minimise environmental and heritage impacts to the site through adaptative design. The site will be maintained for mixed agricultural activities, including sheep grazing within the development footprint.
This site is situated on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people and Flow Power will prepare a Cultural Heritage Management plan for the project.
Planned project activities
The project will involve installation of the following infrastructure, associated buildings and works including:
- Installation of the ~350 MW solar PV panels and ~300MW, 2-4 MWh BESS, including 330kV transformer
- Ancillary infrastructure and equipment, including an onsite substation to connect to TransGrid network, operational and maintenance facility and control room
- New site access from Kingston Road
- New security fencing and crossing gates surrounding the perimeter of the project area
- Onsite powerline connection to the 330 kV transmission line
Project benefits
- Affordable, sustainable energy delivered to communities and businesses within NSW
- Avoidance of up to 460,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, helping reduce energy emissions
- Regional investment in the NSW renewable energy sector, delivering direct financial benefits to local communities
- Approximately 250 jobs created during construction phase, plus 5 jobs during operational phase, preferencing local workers and businesses
- A community benefits scheme developed with local stakeholders
How will the Galore Energy Project work?
Flow Power is committed to working with communities and key stakeholders through the project development lifecycle.
If you’d like to know more about Galore Energy Project or get involved, please get in touch with Flow Power’s Projects team.
Info@GaloreEnergyProject.com.au
For any other enquiries, contact us via the link below.
Complaints
Complaints can be made by the following methods:
- Email: Info@GaloreEnergyProject.com.au
- Toll-free phone number: 1800 377 639
- Mail: PO Box 6074 Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Once a complaint is received Flow Power will acknowledge receipt of complaint within 2 working days and will work to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
When submitting a complaint, please provide the following details:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Address
- Details of complaint
- The time and date of the incident, and the prevailing weather and operational conditions at the time of the incident (if applicable)
- The outcome sought
- Preferred method of communication