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 have lodged a planning permit application with the Minister for Planning. Formal notice of the planning permit application has been undertaken.

The planning permit application is currently under consideration by the Department. As part of this process, we are currently reviewing submissions and will provide our response to the Department / Minister for Planning.

The planning permit application (including all technical assessments) is available on the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) website (here).

Following a decision by the Minister for Planning we will provide an update to the community.

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 and prepare a planning permit application.

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.

Concurrently with the planning permit application process, we intend to explore what we have heard and provide further opportunities for community input into the fund. We’ll share updates with the community through our community newsletter.

If you have any feedback on the community fund, or any other ideas, please reach out to us.

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

The project is going through a comprehensive planning and environment assessment process.

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:

  • biodiversity

  • cultural heritage

  • noise

  • landscape and visual

  • hydrology

  • bushfire and other hazards

  • traffic.

Status update:

We have lodged a planning permit application with the Minister for Planning. Formal notice of the planning permit application has been undertaken.

The planning permit application is currently under consideration by the Department. As part of this process, we are currently reviewing submissions and will provide our response to the Department / Minister for Planning.

The planning permit application (including all technical assessments) is available on the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) website (here).

We’ll share project updates and information via our newsletters and our FAQs.

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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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