Flow Power has acquired the Dunedoo Energy Project in New South Wales—a State Significant Development (SSD) with an approved Development Application.
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Dunedoo Energy Project, previously owned by ib vogt GmbH, is located approximately 2km north of Dunedoo in the Warrumbungle Shire. The project consists of a 55MW solar farm plus 60MW BESS.
Flow Power will develop, build, own and operate the project, with construction scheduled to
commence in 2026. Once complete, it will include approximately 175,000 solar panels across 92 hectares, and will generate enough green energy to power up to 20,000 homes and businesses.
The approved design includes connection to Essential Energy’s Dunedoo Substation via a new 66kV transmission line, supported by planned substation upgrades.
The Dunedoo Energy Project is expected to deliver a range of benefits, including:
- Next-generation solar-plus-storage technology delivering lower-cost clean energy to help reduce emissions across the grid. The solar panels will charge the BESS during the day
and the BESS will discharge to the grid when renewable generation is low, delivering power when needed and supporting the renewable energy transition; - increased renewable supply, supporting more competitive wholesale outcomes over time, by reducing the price influence of fossil fuel generators;
- improved reliability, with the BESS able to respond rapidly during peak demand and
outages; - regional investment, including a community benefit program to be developed in consultation with the local community and council and rolled out from the commencement of operations.
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“Adding the Dunedoo Energy Project to our growing, renewable energy portfolio is an exciting milestone for Flow Power. We look forward to constructing and operating the Project in partnership with the local community,” Flow Power head of project development Mark Raymond said.
