FRV Australia has launched its first solar-storage project in the country, a landmark facility in Dalby, Queensland.
The project features a 2.45MWdc solar PV plant and a 2.54MW/5MWh battery energy storage system on approximately 30 hectares of land.
FRV’s Integrated Solar-Storage Project in Australia
As FRV’s first hybrid solar and battery project in Australia, this facility is also among the country’s first to connect both solar PV generation and a battery system to the national grid through a single point, rather than operating and dispatching them separately.
Solar and Battery System
“This development is significant because integrating solar PV with battery storage enhances energy efficiency and strengthens grid resilience. The Dalby project will also benefit the power distribution network by delivering a stable supply of renewable energy,” the company said.
Power Plant to Supply Electricity to Ergon Energy’s Distribution Network
The power plant will supply electricity to Ergon Energy’s distribution network in regional Queensland and draw power from the grid to charge the battery.
This setup allows it to operate as a reliable, controllable generation facility, capable of accessing various markets and revenue streams, including arbitrage and Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS).
“This project is essential for Queensland’s future energy supply and security, particularly as its renewable capacity grows. Storage is key to delivering solar and wind-generated power to the market when demand is highest. The integration of solar PV underscores the importance of combining solar and batteries to provide a reliable power source,” the company said.
“It aligns with FRV Australia’s pioneering approach, consistently leading the way in energy transition and technology to forge a better future for everyone,” said Carlo Frigerio, CEO of FRV Australia.
FRV’s Renewable Energy Portfolio in Australia
Owned by Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Canada-based Omers Infrastructure, FRV has been investing in Australia since 2012, developing over 1 GW of photovoltaic assets across 10 projects—some already built and others under construction.
The portfolio includes several solar farms across Australia, such as the 100 MW Lilyvale farm in Queensland and the Winton farm in Victoria, as well as the Sebastapol (90 MW), Metz (115 MW), Walla Walla (300 MW), Moree (56 MW), and Goonumbla (70 MW) solar farms in New South Wales.
The company is also developing other hybrid and battery energy storage projects across the National Electricity Market (NEM). These include the Gnarwarre (250 MW / 500 MWh) and Terang (100 MW / 200 MWh) batteries in Victoria, both currently in the planning stage with construction slated to begin in the latter half of 2024.
“The grid connection of Dalby marks a significant milestone for FRV Australia,” said Christopher Curtain, Senior Managing Director of Omers Asia-Pacific. “As our inaugural hybrid project in Australia, we are eager to apply the insights gained to expand our portfolio and help advance Australia’s energy transition.”
