The project, named the Nowingi Solar Power Station, is set to combine a high-capacity solar farm with one of the largest battery storage systems proposed in the region, underscoring the growing importance of integrated energy solutions. . The Victorian government has given the green light for construction on what is to be the state's largest solar farm to begin, providing planning approval for a $651 million solar and battery energy storage project being developed in the Latrobe Valley. Victoria's coal power hub, the Latrobe Valley. . The head of the newly created Energy Security Corp in NSW, says the first priority for the state-owned “green bank” is to ensure that enough big battery and hybrid projects reach financial close over the next few years to shore up reliability as ageing coal generators exit the system. Paul Peters. . Victoria is the home of big batteries and has legislated storage targets of at least 2. 6 GW by 2030 and 6. 3 GW by 2035 to provide crucial support for more renewable capacity. In the future, much of our energy will be generated closer to where it is. . That's exactly what container energy storage battery power stations are achieving today. These modular systems are revolutionizing how we store and distribute renewable energy, offering flexibility that traditional power plants can only dream of. As you witness the gentle humming of these compact powerhouses, it becomes clear that innovation isn't always about creating the new but also. . Six energy storage projects, totalling 3,626MWh of energy, have been successful in the Australian government's Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) for Victoria and South Australia. The tender allocation will deliver 1,630MWh to Victoria and 1,996MWh to South Australia. Once a conditional CIS agreement. .