Enel Group and Inpex form joint venture Potentia Energy to develop the Quorn Park solar‑hybrid project in New South Wales

Type: Partnership · Technology: Hybrid · Country: Australia · Capacity: 98 MW · Value: $190M · Announced: 2026-08-27

Enel Group and Inpex created the joint venture Potentia Energy to own and develop the Quorn Park solar‑hybrid facility. The project includes a 98 MW solar farm and a 20 MW/40 MWh battery energy storage system located 10 km northwest of Parkes, NSW. Construction was completed at a cost of $190 million, making it the first NEM hybrid to receive a single generator performance standard. The partnership combines Enel's renewable expertise with Inpex's capital and project development capabilities, expanding both companies' footprints in the Australian market. The deal was announced on 27 August 2026 as the project reached commercial operation.

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