Edify Energy's Burroway 100 MW solar farm and 400 MWh BESS approved by NSW government

The NSW government's approval for Edify Energy's Burroway 100 MW solar farm and 400 MWh BESS project provides critical regulatory certainty for a $379 million USD hybrid development in Narromine, New South Wales. This strategic combination of solar generation with a substantial 4-hour battery storage capacity directly addresses grid stability concerns, allowing for optimized energy dispatch and firming of intermittent renewable output. Edify Energy benefits from de-risked project development, moving closer to financial close and construction for a facility announced for March 13, 2026. The commercial logic centers on maximizing asset utilization and revenue streams by storing excess solar generation for release during peak demand or low solar periods, a key value proposition in the Australian National Electricity Market. This 100 MW solar and 400 MWh BESS project significantly expands Edify Energy's Australian portfolio, which already includes over 500MW of utility-scale solar and battery storage, such as the 275MW Darlington Point Solar Farm. The Burroway development in Narromine further solidifies Edify's track record as a developer and investor focused on integrated renewable solutions across New South Wales. The NSW Independent Planning Commission, an independent statutory body of the New South Wales Government, granted approval, demonstrating the state's commitment to facilitating state significant development applications that enhance grid reliability. This decision provides a clear regulatory pathway for other large-scale hybrid renewable projects seeking approval within New South Wales.