Ardandra Solar Farm and Battery
A hybrid solar and battery project located adjacent to the Octopus managed Dulacca Wind Farm.
Ardandra is a 100MW hybrid solar and 55MW/220MWh battery project located immediately adjacent to the Octopus managed Dulacca Wind Farm, in the Western Downs Region approximately 350km out of Brisbane. The location of this project provides an unique opportunity to simultaneously introduce solar, battery and wind to the market using the same transmission line.
Key Facts
Location: Western Downs Region, approximately 350km from Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), Australia.
Expected homes powered: Up to 28,000.
Expected renewable energy capacity: Up to 100MW.
Battery capacity: 75MW / 150MWh.
Jobs created: Up to 150 construction jobs.
Size: Over 280 hectares.
Read the latest insights
9 Jul 2024
Octopus Australia’s 1GWh Blackstone Battery receives planning approval
Octopus Australia is pleased to announce a significant milestone for its Blackstone Battery, with the project receiving planning approval from the Ipswich City Council.
2 Jul 2024
Australian Renewable Energy Market Update – June 2024
Our June 2024 Renewable Energy Market Update includes key points from AEMO's Integrated System Plan and details of submissions from the government's first Capacity Investment Scheme tender round.
27 Jun 2024
Octopus Australia granted technical greenlight from grid operator for 128MWh Fulham Hybrid Battery project, backed by Victorian Government Power Purchase Agreement
Octopus Australia is pleased to announce that it has successfully obtained approval for the Generator Performance Standards (GPS) at Fulham Hybrid Battery project, a 128MWh DC-coupled battery and 80MW Solar Farm.