Potentia Energy completes installation of 161,000 solar modules at Quorn Park hybrid solar-plus-storage project
Type: Development · Technology: Hybrid · Country: Australia · Capacity: 80 MW · Value: $190M · Announced: 2026-03-10
The $190 million Quorn Park hybrid solar-plus-storage project, featuring 80 MW solar and a 20 MW / 40 MWh battery, has completed module.
Analysis
The Quorn Park project stands as Australia's first large-scale solar and battery hybrid power plant connected to the main electricity grid, integrating 80 MW of solar with a 20 MW / 40 MWh battery energy storage system. Developed by Potentia Energy, a joint venture between global energy giants Enel Group and Inpex, this $190 million facility involved the installation of over 161,000 solar modules. A long-term power purchase agreement with Zen Energy, an Australian renewable energy retailer, underpins the project's revenue. This development highlights Inpex's strategic diversification into renewable energy, leveraging its partnership with Enel's strong focus on sustainable power generation.
Key points
- First large-scale solar and battery hybrid power plant connected to Australia's main electricity grid.
- $190 million project cost for 80 MW solar and a 20 MW / 40 MWh battery energy storage system.
- Potentia Energy, a joint venture of Enel Group and Inpex, developed the project.
- Long-term power purchase agreement secured with Zen Energy.
Counterparties
- Zen Energy (Offtaker)
- Potentia Energy (Developer)
- Beon Energy Solutions (Epc)
- Inpex (Parent Company)