Leading Australian-owned renewable energy company Tilt Renewables has celebrated the official opening of the Latrobe Valley Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Morwell, south-west of Melbourne. Latrobe Valley BESS was officially launched today by the Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio MP. The battery is a 100 MW Energy Storage System located beside the existing Morwell Terminal Station on Monash Way, just south of the Princes Freeway. Tilt Renewables CEO Anthony Fowler said the Latrobe Valley BESS was a valuable addition to the company’s nation-leading portfolio of wind and solar generation. “This project wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible efforts of our team, the support of the Latrobe Valley community, and the expertise of our delivery partners Fluence, AEMO, and AusNet,” Mr Fowler said. “Together, we’ve built a system that will play a vital role in Australia’s energy transition. We’re proud to invest in the Latrobe Valley and contribute to its transformation into a hub for clean energy innovation. “It’s a big win for Victoria and a significant milestone for Tilt Renewables, which is a leading Australian-owned renewable energy business and the largest owner of wind and solar generation in the country.” Minister D’Ambrosio praised the project’s contribution to Victoria’s renewable energy goals. “This battery is a powerful symbol of our commitment to a cleaner, more reliable energy future. It will help us meet our ambitious 95% renewable energy target by 2035 and ensure Victorians have access to affordable, secure power.” Jason Beer, General Manager, Fluence Australia also reflected on how the Project’s use of several leading technologies would support grid reliability. “We are proud to have partnered with Tilt Renewables, working together to support grid reliability and greater renewable energy integration for Victoria. Latrobe Valley BESS is the first project globally to deploy the full Fluence product ecosystem alongside our OS7 operating system. It brings together our Gridstack™ energy storage system, Mosaic™ AI-powered bidding software, and Nispera™ asset performance management platform—all working together to maximise performance, value, and resilience.” The Latrobe Valley BESS works by storing excess energy—particularly from solar generation during the day—and releasing it during high-demand periods, such as evenings. This helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, smooth out fluctuations in supply, and improve grid reliability. Project Highlights: • Capacity: 100MW / 200MWh (Stage 1) • Location: Morwell, Latrobe Valley, Victoria • Partners: Fluence (EPC Contractor (battery technology)), Zenviron (Balance of Plant Subcontractor), AEMO (grid connection), AusNet (connection asset), Wilson Transformers (Connection Asset Transformer), TwoMorrows Electrical (Electrical Balance of Plant Works) and LAI (Switchroom Manufacturing) • Jobs Created: 45 direct and 240 indirect during construction; 3 ongoing operational roles • Impact: Supports grid stability, reduces emissions, and enables greater integration of renewables The Latrobe Valley BESS is a cornerstone of Tilt Renewables’ growing portfolio of clean energy assets and reflects the company’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that benefit both communities and the environment. Media Inquiries: Owen Boushel Manager, Stakeholder Engagement M: +61 491 384 476 E: owen.boushel@tiltrenewables.com About Tilt Renewables We are a leading integrated renewable energy business delivering reliable, competitive and sustainable energy for our customers with 1.9 GW of operational assets and a development pipeline over 5 GW. We are proud to be an Australian-owned and operated business that is driving the transition to renewable energy. For more information visit www.tiltrenewables.com
