Dederang BESS
Project Status
Development
Indicative Capacity
400 MWh
Local Government Area
Alpine Shire
Location
Dederang, Victoria
We are in the development phase of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project adjacent to the existing Dederang Terminal Station.
Targeting an indicative installed capacity of 400MWh with an indicative development footprint of approximately 4 ha, the final size of the project will be dependent the final selected BESS model and conditions of approvals.
BESS provide the ability to store energy, so that excess energy produced during periods of low demand or high output (e.g., from existing variable sources of solar in the surrounding region) can be stored for use during periods when there might otherwise be a shortfall in supply.
BESS do more than just store energy; they can help support the quality and reliability of power from the grid. They are able to help stabilise both voltage and frequency by rapidly responding to imbalances and adjusting output to keep within safe limits, similar to adjusting the water pressure and flow rate in a hose. Stable operation of the grid is crucial for maintaining a high quality of power supply and avoiding equipment damage and potential blackouts.
The site sits at a critical "system strength" node within the Victorian electricity network, enabling the BESS to support grid stability. It also lies along the Victorian–New South Wales interconnector, creating valuable opportunities to store and shift energy between states. Additionally, the area experiences frequent curtailment of renewable generation, particularly solar, making it a prime location for capturing excess energy and discharging it when demand is high, ultimately improving efficiency and delivering greater value to energy customers.
Project Location
Project Updates
We are inviting community members and local leaders to help shape the Dederang BESS Community Fund, so it reflects what matters most to the people of Dederang.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views on the Dederang BESS Community Fund. We are planning to host a community fund workshop with community members who expressed interest through the survey. We are currently working to finalise a date and time for the workshop. We will contact those who registered their interest soon with further details.
The Minister for Planning granted a planning permit for the Project in June 2025. A copy of the planning permit is available to review here.
There is still a lot of work to do prior to the construction of the Project. This phase will include ongoing engineering and design activities to ensure compliance with the planning permit conditions, grid connection activities, discussions with potential customers and financiers and ongoing engagement with the community. All of these activities need to occur before the Project will proceed to construction.
Community & Benefits
We strive to be active and caring neighbours, dedicated stewards of the environment, and create meaningful, lasting benefits for the broader community.
We know that for our projects to be successful, we must work closely with our stakeholders, including landholders, project neighbours, First Nations peoples and the broader community.
Benefits
The project will provide benefits through a boost to local and regional economy and local businesses and jobs during construction.
Mint will also develop other ways to share benefits of the project, informed by engagement with stakeholders throughout the development phases of the project.
The way we share benefits will be finalised prior to construction of the project.
Community Fund
On behalf of the host landowners, Mint Renewables has committed to establishing a community fund (of the value of $70,000 per annum) from the commencement of operations.
Our intent is that the fund will be managed by a committee made up of representatives of the community. The committee will make the decisions on how the funding is distributed.
Based on the feedback received, Mint is taking a coordinated approach to establishing the community fund, engaging with the Kiewa Valley BESS team to identify opportunities where collaboration can enhance community outcomes and reduce engagement fatigue.
Consultation
We are inviting community members and local leaders to help shape the Dederang BESS Community Fund, so it reflects what matters most to the people of Dederang.
We want the community fund to provide long term benefits to the Dederang community, and we need input from locals to shape how it does that.
Through this engagement, the community is invited to share views on:
priorities that should be funded
how the fund should operate
who should be involved in decision-making
how often funding should be distributed.
Community input will play an important role in shaping a fund that reflects local needs and priorities.
We encourage anyone interested in the Project to sign up to our project newsletter (here) to make sure they stay up to date with the project, including opportunities to provide formal feedback during consultation.
Survey
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views on the Dederang BESS Community Fund. The survey is now closed.
We are currently reviewing the feedback received and will publish a summary of what we heard on this website in the coming weeks.
Community fund workshop
We are planning to host a community fund workshop with community representatives who expressed interest through the survey.
The workshop will focus on reviewing the survey feedback and discussing options for how the Dederang BESS Community Fund could be established and operate to best reflect community priorities and expectations.
We are currently working to finalise a date and time for the workshop. We will contact those who registered their interest soon with further details.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at dederangbattery@mintrenewables.com or call 1800 HI MINT (446 468).
Goods & Services Register
We are committed to employing local people and buying local wherever possible.
We are always on the lookout to build new working relationships in the industry and encourage you to register your services and/or business on our Goods & Services Register.
If you are interested in providing goods and services for the project, please register your interest here.
BESS will play an important role in creating a flexible and reliable energy system and supporting the rapid deployment of variable renewable energy sources.
Environment & Planning
A planning permit was issued by the Minister for Planning on 5 June 2025.
A copy of the planning permit is available to review here.
To support the planning and approvals process for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), technical specialists conduct detailed environmental assessments to evaluate potential impacts and identify appropriate mitigation measures.
For the Dederang BESS, these assessments included:
The planning permit and officers report is available on the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) website (here).
A Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) has also been prepared and approved for the Project.
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Get in touch
Feedback and questions are always welcome!
Please get in contact with us via:
1800 HI MINT (446 468)
dederangbattery@mintrenewables.com
complaints@mintrenewables.com
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