Energy storage
Harvest Battery Energy Storage System
Dandaragan Shire, WA, Australia
- Phase
- Under development
- Location
- Dandaragan Shire, WA
- Area
- 1,630 hectares
- Capacity
- 100 MW
Community Drop In Information Sessions
OX2 warmly invite you to come and chat to the project team and find out more about the Harvest BESS and co-located Dinner Hill Wind Farm:
Venue: Badgingarra Community Centre
Dates: Friday 28 November - 2pm - 6pm (drop in anytime)
Sunday 30 November - 10am - 2pm (Badgingarra Christmas Markets)
About the project
OX2 is planning the Harvest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), across a project area of approximately 1,630 hectares. The site is located in Hill River, northeast of Badgingarra, within the Shire of Dandaragan in Western Australia (WA). The Project includes a BESS and associated infrastructure such as a substation and access roads.
The Project includes a BESS, with a footprint of 4.2 ha and a capacity of 100MW. Importantly, the battery would store up to 4 hours of energy to dispatch to the grid during periods of peak demand, increasing grid stability and energy security.
The Project is proposed to connect directly to the existing 132kv Eneabba to Kerr-McGee Cataby transmission line, which crosses the site, via a terminal station proposed to be located within the project area.
The Project will be co-located with OX2's proposed Dinner Hill Wind Farm.
We are currently in the early stages of the Project's development. Subject to planning and environmental approvals and grid connection agreements, construction is expected to commence in 2028 and operations are expected to begin in 2029.
Project Benefits
The Harvest BESS will store energy for use when it's needed most. It will provide reliable and affordable power, helping utilities quickly deliver electricity during peak times, outages, or shortages, improving energy security for WA.
The Project will also provide economic benefits to the region through procurement and employment opportunities created during construction and operations. A Community Benefit Program will also be developed in consultation with the local community and Traditional Custodians.
Community Engagement
OX2 is committed to collaborating with the local community, Dandaragan Shire Council and Traditional Custodians to understand community views and aspirations and to design a community benefit program that drives positive economic and social value. Community engagement activities will begin in late 2025.
Further Information
To read the latest information please visit select the Documents tab below.
To contact us please call 1800 651 505 or email [email protected]
Key facts
Project key facts
- Technology
- Energy storage
- Phase
- Under development
- Location
- Dandaragan Shire, WA
- Area
- 1,630 hectares
- Capacity
- 100 MW
Documents
Project documents
Sustainability
Sustainability
OX2 and our suppliers are guests in the local communities. For us, is extremely important to create dialogue with and show respect for the people who live and work in the local area. This includes transparent communication, creating local jobs, business sector development or financial grants through community funds or property tax, depending on the market and conditions in the area.
The expansion of renewable energy should not come at the expense of nature and it is not enough for us to mitigate climate change. We have long worked to minimize our negative impact on nature and are now taking decisive action towards our goal of nature-positive wind and solar farms by 2030.
Our projects are sustainable by design, from early planning to construction and management.
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
The grievance mechanism is targeted towards individuals, communities and companies who have feedback or concerns regarding our projects.
OX2 takes all complaints seriously and aims to acknowledge and resolve complaints promptly. A complaint is a formal expression of dissatisfaction made to or about OX2, related to its project development, construction, operation, or a staff member.
We acknowledge that anyone has a right to lodge a complaint and we will ensure that all the complaints we receive will be managed respectfully, objectively, and efficiently.
OX2 acknowledges the Yued People as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Project is located. We pay respect to Elders past and present and all First Nations peoples. We acknowledge their continuous connection to Country and wish to work together in the spirit of reconciliation.
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