The construction milestone concludes a significant year for Lightsource bp, which is expanding its project portfolio in the APAC region.  Credit: r.classen/Shutterstock.

Lightsource bp has commenced construction on its Goulburn River hybrid project and Woolooga battery energy storage system (BESS) in Australia.

The projects are significant for Lightsource bp, integrating solar power with battery storage to deliver reliable renewable energy solutions.

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The Goulburn River solar farm, with a capacity of 585 megawatts defined conditions, is located near Merriwa, in the state of New South Wales (NSW). It is one of the largest solar farms in the state and will generate 1.3 terawatt hours of renewable energy annually.

This output will power 225,000 homes and save 910,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

The project was recently recognised under the Australian government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), which aims to boost investment in renewable energy and storage.

Lightsource bp was awarded a long-term energy service agreement with the NSW government for long-duration energy storage services, with a battery installation planned for hybridisation by the end of 2026.

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The Woolooga BESS, located near Gympie, Queensland, will be co-located with the Woolooga solar farm.

It will have 128 battery units, storing up to 640 megawatt hours of energy with an export capacity of 222MW. The system will store excess energy and release it during peak demand, supporting grid stability and energy reliability, and be operational by mid-2026.

This milestone concludes a significant year for Lightsource bp, which is expanding its project portfolio in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Construction has also begun on its first solar projects in Taiwan and New Zealand, adding a combined 1.1GW of renewable capacity.

Lightsource bp chief operating officer for APAC Adam Pegg stated: “Australia is perfectly positioned to deliver on its energy transition, with abundant renewable resources that not only meet domestic needs but also offer significant potential for energy exports.

“While there’s ongoing debate about the role of nuclear, the reality is that we have solutions today for firmed renewables – wind and solar backed by batteries – which are already proving to be the most cost-effective and reliable energy solution.

“These projects set a new benchmark for how we approach all future developments, demonstrating how market-driven innovation can deliver cost-effective solutions that meet growing energy demands. By embracing firmed renewables, we can build a modern energy grid that is cleaner, more resilient and capable of powering the nation’s growth, driving both economic progress and sustainable development in a rapidly changing world.”