Flow Power has completed construction and commissioning of three solar and battery energy storage projects in South Australia, with the developments featuring Australian-made steel and other locally focused construction elements as part of the rollout.
The projects, located in Monarto, Naracoorte and Coonawarra, each combine a 6-7 MW solar farm with a 15 MWh battery energy storage system, the company said in a media release.
Flow Power said the installations are connected to existing 33kV SA Power Networks infrastructure and are intended to support both renewable energy supply and grid reliability.
According to Flow Power, the inclusion of Australian-made steel is part of a broader construction approach alongside technologies such as anti-hail solar modules and prefabricated electrical infrastructure.
The company said the projects add to its South Australian portfolio, which now totals 85.3 MW of wind, solar and hybrid assets.
Flow Power Design Manager John Maroney said the projects reflect a combination of innovation and delivery capability.
“These new South Australian solar farms demonstrate Flow Power’s ability to innovate and deliver,” Maroney said. “From incorporating anti-hail modules and Australian-made steel to deploying custom prefabricated HV and inverter kiosks, we’ve embraced smart solutions at every stage.”
Flow Power said the integrated battery systems are designed to provide firmed renewable energy supply and improve local network stability through fast response during periods of grid stress.
The company will own and operate all three sites over their expected 30-year lifespan and said community benefit-sharing initiatives have been developed in consultation with local stakeholders.
These include First Nations partnerships, environmental restoration programs, endangered species support, and upgrades to local sport and tourism infrastructure.
Flow Power Chief Operating Officer Byron Serjeantson said the projects represent an important milestone for the company’s expansion in South Australia.
“Adding these new projects to our rapidly growing portfolio in South Australia is an exciting milestone for Flow Power,” Serjeantson said. “We’re proud to continue delivering great renewable energy projects… and one of the first projects in the NEM to use Australian-made steel.”
Flow Power said residents in Naracoorte and Coonawarra will also have access to tailored retail energy offers linked to the local projects, including discounted base rates and the ability to virtually link electricity usage to nearby renewable generation.
