Energy company Envision Energy joins forces with FERA Australia to push forward with a 1-gigawatt wind energy project and a 1.5-gigawatt hour energy storage system in Australia.
In a significant move towards a cleaner energy future, Envision Energy and FERA Australia have joined forces to launch a large-scale hybrid renewable energy project in Australia. This initiative, the first of its kind in the country, promises to deliver up to 1 Gigawatt (GW) of wind generation capacity and 1.5 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage.
The partnership, which was announced recently, will see the initial pilot project located in Victoria. This hybrid system combines Envision’s full-converter wind turbines, grid-forming battery storage, high-power performance control technology, and an AI-powered Hybrid Power Plant Controller (HPPC) to enhance grid reliability and provide flexible, clean power.
Envision Energy, a world-leading green technology company, brings advanced integrated technology platforms to the table, while FERA Australia, established in 2019, provides deep local expertise in renewable energy development. The collaboration aims to showcase how hybrid wind and storage solutions can unlock new possibilities for Australia’s energy transition to zero carbon.
Sebastiano Falesi, Head of FERA Australia and Member of the Board of Directors of the FERA Group, expressed his excitement about partnering with Envision Energy for large-scale renewable projects in Australia. He emphasised that FERA Australia's team, motivated by a strong desire to contribute to the transition towards a clean energy future, benefits from two decades of expertise in site identification, design, construction, and operation of renewable energy plants.
Kane Xu, SVP and President of International Product Line of Envision Energy, stated that the collaboration demonstrates how hybrid wind and storage solutions can unlock new possibilities for Australia's energy future. He further added that the project will help Australia in achieving its renewable energy targets and contribute to a more sustainable future.
FERA Group's main focus is on seamlessly integrating renewable energy plants with local environments and communities. Their work is significant not just in the Australian context but in the global context as well. FERA Group has a foundation of 20 years in Italy, and their projects, including those in Australia, are pivotal in advancing the journey towards zero-carbon energy.
Envision Energy, which manages the Envision-Hongshan Carbon-Neutral Fund and owns Envision Racing Formula E team, has already made significant strides in the renewable energy sector. The company has achieved carbon neutrality in its global operations by the end of 2022 and has set the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2040. Envision Energy has also received several accolades for its sustainability performance, including the EcoVadis Gold Medal and the CDP "A-List".
For more information about FERA Australia, visit feraaustralia.com.au and ferasrl.com/en/.
This project marks a significant step forward in Australia's renewable energy sector and is expected to set new benchmarks for integrating wind power and battery energy storage in large-scale hybrid projects.
- The partnership between Envision Energy and FERA Australia targets Australia's energy transition to zero carbon, aiming to unlock new possibilities with hybrid wind and storage solutions.
- FERA Australia, a local expert in renewable energy development, offers two decades of expertise in site identification, design, construction, and operation of renewable energy plants.
- Kane Xu, SVP and President of International Product Line of Envision Energy, stated that the project will help Australia in achieving its renewable energy targets and contribute to a more sustainable future.
- Envision Energy, with its carbon-neutral fund and Formula E team, has already achieved carbon neutrality in its global operations and aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
- The large-scale hybrid renewable energy project, the first of its kind in Australia, promises to deliver up to 1 Gigawatt (GW) of wind generation capacity and 1.5 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage, setting new benchmarks for integrating wind power and storage in large-scale projects.
