Victoria Solar Energy Storage Development

How many energy storage projects are there in Victoria?

557 MW of commissioned energy storage capacity and 12 utility-scale storage projects with a combined capacity of 1,115 MW under construction or undergoing commissioning at 30 June 2024. Figure 4: Emissions from electricity generation in Victoria, 2013/14 to 2023/24

How much solar power does Victoria have?

Victoria already has over 1GW of utility-scale solar PV capacity in operation, with over 5.3GW of capacity approved and an additional 190MW of capacity currently under construction. The Mortlake project will contribute to the state’s energy storage goals.

How much energy storage capacity will the Victorian Government have by 2035?

The government aims to install 6.3GW of energy storage capacity by 2035, and according to the planning documents submitted by BrightNight to the Victorian government, the Mortlake project will meet up to 11% of the state’s 2030 storage capacity target and up to 5% of the state’s 2035 storage capacity target.

What are Victoria's new energy goals?

The new storage targets and clean energy projects are supporting Victoria’s nation-leading action to combat climate change and drive down power prices, including the legislated renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030, the goal to reduce emissions by 50 per cent by the same year and reach net zero by 2050.

What percentage of Victoria's Electricity is generated by rooftop solar?

Victorian households and businesses installed 630 MW of rooftop solar systems, which saw rooftop solar provide 9.3 per cent of Victoria’s electricity generation in 2023/24, up from 7.9 per cent during the previous year.

How many homes can a solar farm power?

The government says the farm will be able to power 51,000 homes. The Victorian government has unveiled a $370 million solar farm and battery project in Horsham as the second major investment of the revived State Electricity Commission (SEC).