Victoria, Australia – Pacific Green, in partnership with Green Switch Energy, is pleased to announce that the Nine Mile Energy Park has received planning approval from the Victorian Government. The grid-scale battery project in Baruah Park, central-western Victoria will support cleaner energy generation and play a role in driving down power bills for energy consumers in Victoria.
The approval was granted through the State’s Development Facilitation Program (DFP), a streamlined pathway for projects providing significant economic contributions and public benefits. Once fully operational, the Nine Mile Energy Park will provide enough battery storage to power 172,000 homes during peak demand.
About the project
The Nine Mile Energy Park is designed to enhance grid stability and provide reliable energy during periods of peak demand. Consisting of two co-located grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), the Park will feature a 250MW / 500MWh capacity (2-hour duration) BESS and a 250MW / 1000MWh capacity (4-hour duration) BESS.
Community benefits
Pacific Green appreciates the time and insights that the local community has provided during the early planning stage. Feedback has been considered in the development of the Nine Mile Energy Park and to ensure the project will deliver direct and impactful benefits to communities through the Nine Mile Energy Park Community Benefits Program.
With on-site construction planned to start in early 2027 and operation targeted for late 2028, this milestone marks a major achievement for Pacific Green’s Australian development pipeline.
Scott Poulter, CEO, Pacific Green, said: "The approval of Nine Mile Energy Park is a major milestone. We are pleased the Victorian Government has recognised the strategic value of our project and the rigorous technical assessments and community consultation we have undertaken to date. We look forward to delivering tangible economic benefits to the region and strengthening Victoria's grid stability".
Publish date: 23 June, 2026