A large-scale battery energy storage system has been proposed for the Cessnock local government area, with plans now on public exhibition through the NSW planning process.
The Sunshine Estate Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposal involves the construction, operation and eventual decommissioning of a 120-megawatt / 480-megawatt-hour battery storage facility, along with associated infrastructure. (Planning Portal NSW)
The project is classified as a State Significant Development and is currently in the exhibition stage, allowing the community and government agencies to review the proposal and provide feedback. (Planning Portal NSW)
The proposed four-hour storage system is designed to store electricity and supply it back into the grid when required. The project has also been identified as a controlled action under federal environmental legislation and will undergo further assessment. (EPBC Act Public Portal)
Planning documents show the project is located within Cessnock City, with the exhibition period running from June 12 until July 10, 2026. (Planning Portal NSW)
The proposal is expected to attract community interest, with battery energy storage projects becoming a growing part of NSW’s changing energy infrastructure. (nsw.gov.au)
Residents can view the project details and lodge submissions through the NSW Planning Portal during the assessment process. (Planning Portal NSW)
MHV NEWS will continue following developments as the proposal moves through the planning process.
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