Gentari begins construction on 243 MW solar and storage facility in Australia

Malaysian clean energy company Gentari commenced construction on its Maryvale solar and energy storage project in New South Wales, Australia. The facility combines a 243 MWp solar array with a 172 MW/409 MWh battery storage system. This hybrid plant will supply up to 172 MW of dispatchable clean electricity, powering approximately 82,000 homes annually. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 615,000 tons each year. Claire Elkin, Head of Gentari Australia, stated the project supports Australia's energy transition with reliable renewable power. Situated in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, Maryvale aligns with New South Wales government energy goals. Construction is expected to create up to 360 jobs, boosting the local economy and regional infrastructure. The integration of solar generation and battery storage will improve grid stability and operational efficiency.