Register to receive updates
View All Projects Back

Project Overview

Equis has launched the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH), a globally significant energy storage precinct located 25km northwest of Melbourne’s commercial business district. Fully developed, MREH will be a 1.2GW/2.4GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the largest such system in Australia and Asia.

With approval for a 2.4 GWh of energy storage and a 12.5MW co-located solar farm, Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub will be one of the biggest batteries in the world and capable of servicing more than 1,100,000 households for four hours. MREH has secured planning approval and will commence development in late 2023. The Project has been designed to avoid and mitigate potential impacts, supported by a thorough suite of technical assessments.

MREH is being supported by Tier 1 contractors across the construction process. Tesla will supply the Megapack 2XL battery technology and oversee the commissioning of MREH Side A. Samsung C&T Corporation and GenusPlus Group joint venture will conduct the BOP works for MREH. Lumea is delivering the contestable connection assets for MREH as part of its delivery of the MREH substation, the Plumpton Renewable Terminal Station. Finally, AusNet Services will manage non-contestable augmentation at the Sydenham Terminal Station. Each contractor’s expertise is crucial for MREH’s overall success.

More information can be found on our project website.

Feedback and complaints

To provide feedback or lodge a complaint, you can contact us on the toll-free number Ph: 1800 161 249, on our Engagement Hub using the Feedback Submission form below, or Email: AUProjects@equis.com

SPACE

MREH Benefits

Get Involved

Feedback

To provide feedback or lodge a complaint, you can contact us on the toll-free number Ph: 1800 161 249, on our Engagement Hub using the Feedback Submission form below, or Email:AUProjects@equis.com

Community Benefit Sharing

The Western and Northern suburbs of Melbourne will be at the heart of our community and economic benefit sharing framework. We are focused on long-term quality job creation and development opportunities for socially disadvantaged sectors. We support youth and entry-level labour to become job ready so they can further their employment outcomes. Community benefit funding will only be available when the project is operational. To register your interest  complete the community benefit registration form below.

Jobs and procurement

By investing more than $800m into the Northern and Western Suburbs of Melbourne MREH will create jobs, training, and industry capability that will generate social value in the region.  MREH will align with government procurement objectives to support:

  • The Local Jobs First Program (LJFP)
  • Social Procurement Framework (SPF)
  • Social Impact Guidelines (SIG)

We welcome and invite local and regional partnering opportunities. You can register your interest on the provider/supplier registration form in the forms and surveys section below.

By registering your interest here, you agree to have your details shared with our appointed Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) Contractor, Samsung C&T / Genus Joint Venture (SGJV).  As the project developer, we will pass on your information to the EPC contractor, who are responsible for all engagement and contracting. Engagement, issuance of Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and communication regarding the availability of work or service packages will be managed solely by the EPC contractor. Your registration on this platform does not guarantee engagement.

 

 

  • Feedback Submission Form MREH

    Please use this form to register your feedback, suggestions, concerns or complaints.

  • Register your interest for Benefit Sharing MREH

  • Register your interest as a Supplier for MREH

  • Select site and assess project feasibility

    2019
  • Prepare assessments, consultation & design

    2020-2021
  • Submit a development application

    2021
  • Public Exhibition/Public notification

    2021
  • Planning Determination

    Granted 2021
  • Pre - Construction

    Working closely with community, suppliers and contractors.
  • Construction

    Q4 2023
  • Operation

    2025

Background

Syncline Energy Pty Ltd founded the Melbourne Renewable Energy hub and will partner with Equis (MREH’s project equity partner) to develop MREH up to the construction-ready stage. Equis is expected to build, own, and operate the project over the asset life.

Site Selection

Syncline selected the site in 2019 following an extensive study of locations across Victoria that had the safety and environmental characteristics necessary for a large battery facility. 

In-depth planning, environmental, engineering, cultural and community studies, including detailed grid modelling, noise assessments, traffic flow analysis, and other studies, were undertaken in 2020 and 2021.

Environment

MREH has completed extensive environmental studies to ensure that MREH avoids impacts on native vegetation and cultural heritage.

Project Location

Key Documents

Contact

Website*
Choose a file to upload
 (Format : 'doc', 'docx', 'pdf', 'jpeg', 'png', 'mp3' )