Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery, a new partnership between GRS and Octopus Australia

GRS has reached an agreement with Octopus Australia for the construction of Blind Creek Solar Farm. This hybrid project will consist of a 300 MW photovoltaic plant and a 486 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), making it one of the largest DC-coupled systems in Australia. With this milestone, the Gransolar Group company will exceed 2.8 GWdc of installed solar capacity and 690 MWh of storage in Australia, where it already has 17 large projects.

Located near the town of Bungendore in the state of New South Wales, the Blind Creek project will help strengthen the electricity grid and accelerate the penetration of renewable energy in an area committed to the energy transition, while contributing to the economic development of surrounding communities.

GRS will deliver the Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery project under an EPC and O&M scope, managing the project from initial engineering and construction through to long-term operations and maintenance to ensure optimal performance post-energisation.

As part of a coordinated effort within the Gransolar Group, Green Grid Connect (GGC) will construct the substation infrastructure, while PV Hardware will supply and install its AxoneDuo Infinity solar trackers.

“Long-lasting benefits for communities”

“After the successful start of Fulham Solar Farm and Battery, this next step shows what’s possible when great teams collaborate. Australia’s energy transition needs to happen faster, and partnerships like this enable us to accelerate delivery. Combining solar and battery storage isn’t just smart, it’s bringing lasting benefits for communities across Australia,” said Sonia Teitel, Co-Managing Director, Octopus Australia.

“The Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery project marks a significant milestone not only for GRS but for the communities of New South Wales. This agreement reinforces our long-standing commitment to supporting Australia’s energy transition through innovative, large-scale renewable projects,” José Miguel Plaza, Managing Director of Gransolar Group in Australia, said.

“Our partnership with Octopus Australia reflects a shared vision for accelerating clean energy deployment. With one of the largest DC-coupled hybrid systems in the country, Blind Creek showcases GRS’s leadership in integrating solar and storage technologies to deliver resilient, future-ready infrastructure. We’re proud to contribute to local economic development and job creation while helping build a more sustainable energy future for Australia,” he added.

With the signing of the Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery project, the recent energisation of the Glendevon battery project (100 MWh) in Scotland and the construction of Fulham Solar Farm and Battery project, GRS is advancing its strategy to promote energy storage, both in hybrid and stand-alone projects, as key to providing stability and contributing to price regulation in the electricity system.