February 25th, 2025Renewable energy projects fast-tracked

The state government has accelerated the approval of two new renewable energy projects in a move forecast to bring energy prices down. 

Brewster Wind Farm near Beaufort and Baranduda Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Wodonga have been fast-tracked through the state’s Development Facilitation Program. 

The six-turbine 40-megawatt wind farm at Brewster will provide energy for approximately 25,000 households every year. The facility will create 80 construction jobs, as well as 85 local jobs once it is up and running. 

The 400-megawatt Baranduda BESS will connect to the Wodonga Terminal Station and have the capacity to meet the evening peak demand needs of 140,000 households each year.

Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny: “We’re fast-tracking renewable energy projects like the Brewster Wind Farm and the Baranduda Battery Storage System because we know the right projects in the right locations means cheaper power prices for Victorians sooner.”

Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio: “Renewable energy is the cheapest form of new build energy available – that’s why we’ve cut red tape, making sure it can be built sooner, helping bring down power prices and create great new jobs for locals.”

This story based on a state government media release