Connection Agreement Signed with Powerlink for Bouldercombe
Sydney, Dec 23, 2021 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Genex Power Limited (
ASX:GNX) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Bi-directional Service Provider Connection and Access Agreement (the Agreement) with Powerlink Queensland (Powerlink) for the 50MW/100MWh Bouldercombe Battery Project (BBP or the Project) located in central Queensland.
The Agreement, which was entered into by Genex's wholly-owned subsidiary Bouldercombe Battery Project Co Pty Ltd as Trustee for Bouldercombe Battery Project Trust, allows for the connection of the Project into the National Electricity Market (NEM) via Powerlink's network. The connection point will be located at the existing 132kV/275kV Bouldercombe Substation, adjacent to the Project. The close proximity of the Project to the Bouldercombe Substation has resulted in significant cost savings associated with the connection assets as well as a decrease in energy losses between the Project and the point of connection.
The execution of the Agreement means the Project is now classified as a committed generator, with its position secured within the NEM. Being confirmed as a 'committed generator' enables the Company to now focus its attention on the remaining activities associated with achieving financial close for the Project.
Commenting on the execution of the Agreement with Powerlink, James Harding, Genex Chief Executive Officer stated:
"We are extremely pleased to have executed the Bi-directional Service Provider Connection and Access Agreement with Powerlink Queensland for the Bouldercombe Battery Project and secure our project within the National Electricity Market as a committed generator. Genex has developed a strong relationship with Powerlink over the course of the development of the 250MW Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project and the Bouldercombe Battery Project and we look forward to working together over the coming months to deliver this exciting project. Once connected, the Bouldercombe Battery Project will provide a number of network benefits through the provision of frequency control ancillary services, facilitating the further deployment of renewable energy projects in Queensland.
About Genex Power Ltd
Genex Power Limited (ASX:GNX) is focused on developing a portfolio of renewable energy generation and storage projects across Australia. The Company's flagship Kidston Clean Energy Hub, located in north Queensland, will integrate large-scale solar generation with pumped storage hydro. The Kidston Clean Energy Hub is comprised of the operating 50MW stage 1 Solar Project (KS1) and the 250MW Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project (K2-Hydro) with potential for further multi-stage wind and solar projects. The 50MW Jemalong Solar Project (JSP) is located in NSW and provides geographical diversification to the Genex Power Limited portfolio. JSP was energised in early December 2020 and commissioning is now underway. Genex is further developing its energy storage portfolio via the early stage development of a 50MW/75MWh standalone battery energy storage system at Bouldercombe in Queensland. With over 400MW of renewable energy and storage projects in development, Genex is well placed as Australia's leading renewable energy and storage company.
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