# Sungrow and ENGIE Advance Australia's Energy Transition with Grid-Forming Technology at Hazelwood 2 BESS

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- Published: 2026-10-27T15:22:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, a globally leading PV
inverter and energy storage system provider, is partnering with ENGIE and Elecnor
on the 150 MW / 300 MWh Hazelwood Battery Energy Storage System expansion (HBESS
2) in Victoria, Australia, with Sungrow Australia as the technology provider and
Elecnor as the BOP Contractor.

 [⌊From left to right: Ivan Garcia Varas, Managing Director – ANZ, Elecnor Australia, Catherine Fiamma MacGregor, CEO, ENGIE, Laura Caspari, CEO and Managing Director of Renewables and Batteries, ENGIE ANZ, Thomas Hou, Managing Director, Sungrow Australia⌉](https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS2021537/20261027013741EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA3041359&p=medium600)

From left to right: Ivan Garcia Varas, Managing Director – ANZ, Elecnor Australia,
Catherine Fiamma MacGregor, CEO, ENGIE, Laura Caspari, CEO and Managing Director
of Renewables and Batteries, ENGIE ANZ, Thomas Hou, Managing Director, Sungrow Australia

This project will feature 66 units of Sungrow’s ST5015-UX battery energy storage
system (BESS), part of the PowerTitan 2.0 series, alongside 33 units of SC6900UD-
MV Power Conversion System (PCS) inverters and Sungrow’s smart controller EMS3000.
Designed for utility-scale applications, the PowerTitan 2.0 system offers several
key advantages:

 ◦ High energy density: Optimises energy storage capacity.
 ◦ Liquid-cooled technology: Helps maintain stable operating temperatures and support
   system reliability.
 ◦ Advanced battery management: Supports battery safety, performance monitoring 
   and long-term operational reliability.
 ◦ High-performance power conversion: Paired with the SC6900UD-MV PCS inverters,
   it supports efficient power conversion and responsive grid support for utility-
   scale applications.

With commercial operations targeted for 2028, the Hazelwood BESS 2 project will 
add significant battery storage capacity to Victoria’s energy infrastructure, reinforcing
Hazelwood’s role in providing flexible energy resources for Victoria and the National
Electricity Market (NEM). By storing and delivering electricity when needed, the
system will help balance supply and demand as Australia’s energy landscape continues
to evolve.

Grid-forming technology will further enhance the project’s capabilities, helping
strengthen network performance as renewable generation increases. Key benefits include:

 ◦ Grid stability: Supports voltage and frequency stability to help maintain reliable
   network operation.
 ◦ Fast response: Enables rapid responses to changing grid conditions to support
   power system reliability.
 ◦ Renewable integration: Helps accommodate higher levels of variable renewable 
   generation.
 ◦ Grid resilience: Provides advanced grid support capabilities to strengthen the
   network under changing operating conditions.

The combination of energy storage and advanced grid-forming capabilities will contribute
to a more resilient and reliable power system.

"_The Hazelwood BESS 2 represents an important step in advancing grid-forming energy
storage in Australia. Through our collaboration with ENGIE, we aim to bring advanced
energy storage technology to support grid stability and enable greater integration
of renewable energy. We look forward to contributing our expertise and supporting
the continued development of a more resilient energy system in Victoria_," said**
Thomas Hou, Managing Director** at Sungrow Australia.

The commencement of Hazelwood BESS 2 reflects the continued development of large-
scale battery storage in Australia and the role of Sungrow’s technology in delivering
infrastructure to support the evolving energy system.

**CONTACT:**
Luly Wang[luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com)

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