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
The Minister for Planning has granted a planning permit for the Project.
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.
Later this year we will seek input from local people to guide how the community fund is governed and distributed, ensuring it reflects the community’s own priorities and values.
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.
Consultation
We are committed to authentic engagement practices and ongoing engagement throughout all stages of a project’s life – from early development through to decommissioning.
Feedback is an essential part of project development. We held formal consultation last year, and feedback from community and key stakeholders helped shape our updated design, inform mitigation measures and impact assessments, the planning permit application and planning permit conditions.
We will continue to engage on specific elements of the project, on decisions which can be influenced by community feedback – feedback and questions are always welcome.
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.
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.
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 has committed to exploring opportunities to work with the Kiewa Valley BESS to ensure that benefits for both projects are distributed efficiently and are of the most value to the community. How we do this has not been finalised.
We thank those that have provided feedback on how the fund is established and governed, to ensure that it is the best fit for your community.
Later this year we will seek input from local people to guide how the community fund is governed and distributed, ensuring it reflects the community’s own priorities and values.
Subscribe to our e-newsletter for the latest news, and to find out when we’ll be hosting targeted consultation on the community fund.
We encourage any members of the community to reach out to us with any ideas or share any feedback they may have – we want to partner with the community to ensure the way we share benefits is shaped by local voices.
The way we share benefits will be finalised prior to construction of the project.
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 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 include:
Planning Report
Development Plans
Ecological Assessment
Traffic Assessment
Landscape and Visual Assessment
Environmental Noise Assessment
Environmental Noise Assessment - Peer Review
Surface Water Assessment
Risk Management Plan (including Fire Study)
Consultation Summary
The planning permit application (including all technical assessments) 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.
We’ll share project updates and information via our newsletters and our FAQs.
Resources
Stay up to date
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Goods & Services Register
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.
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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