Sungrow partners with ENGIE to expand Victoria BESS project

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According to a report dated October 28, 2026, PV inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow is partnering with ENGIE and Elecnor on the 150 MW/300 MWh Hazelwood BESS expansion (HBESS 2) in Victoria, Australia, with Sungrow Australia as the technology provider and Elecnor as the BOP contractor. The project will feature 66 units of Sungrow's ST5015-UX battery energy storage system (BESS), part of the PowerTitan 2.0 series, alongside 33 units of SC6900UD-MV Power Conversion System (PCS) inverters and Sungrow's EMS3000 smart controller. With commercial operations targeted for 2028, the Hazelwood BESS 2 project is expected to add significant battery storage capacity to Victoria's energy infrastructure. Grid-forming technology will be used to further enhance the project's capabilities. This is an announced project plan; the 2028 commercial operations target has not yet been achieved.

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Source: Evertiq · 10/27/2026 · View original source