Petronas' unit Gentari unveils next-gen RE facility in Australia
Gentari said Project Maryvale is a next-generation hybrid renewable energy facility that integrates a 243 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar installation with a 172 megawatt (MW)/409 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS).
Once operational, it can deliver up to 172MW of dispatchable clean electricity - enough to power around 82,000 homes annually, while helping to avoid up to 615,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
At the peakof construction, the project is expected to create up to 360 jobs and unlock local opportunities across the regional supply chain.
Gentari Australia head Claire Elkin said Project Maryvale represents our commitment to accelerating Australia's energy transition with reliable, dispatchable renewable energy.
"As one of the first large-scale data centre-coupled solar and storage projects in the country it embodies our ambition to deliver clean energy solutions at scale while supporting grid resilience," she said.
Project Maryvale has secured a long-term energy service agreement (LTESA) under the NSW government's electricity infrastructure roadmap.
Managed by ASL as the NSW Consumer Trustee, the LTESA offers financial certainty through an energy price floor, helping to reduce project risk and support financing.
Located in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), a priority area for renewable development, the project benefits from strong solar resources and infrastructure designed for large-scale energy generation.
According to Gentari, the Maryvale solar and energy storage system will enhance grid stability and efficiency by providing dispatchable RE.
It can firm its solar output and supply energy when demand is high, while also offering critical ancillary services to support overall grid resilience.
As one of the largest data centre-coupled solar and battery hybrid projects under construction, Project Maryvale directly charges its battery from solar output.
This allows smoother, scheduled energy delivery and maximises the use of excess solar generation.
Gentari said it is committed to delivering lasting value to the local Maryvale community.
This includes establishing a community benefit fund, investing in workforce and industry capability development, and supporting regional infrastructure and housing initiatives in collaboration with local authorities.
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Notice to Proceed on the construction of this project was given in January 2025 and construction on site is now #Gentari #ProjectMaryvale #SolarEnergy #BatteryStorage #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #NetZero #AustraliaEnergy #GreenInfrastructure The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Gentari Gentari is focused on delivering the solutions required to put clean energy into action today, to transform how we live tomorrow. Gentari's three initial core pillars of Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Green Mobility form a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to help customers in their decarbonisation journey. Its mission is to be the leading Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and utility-scale renewable energy developer, a scale hydrogen producer and go-to industry partner, and Asia Pacific's leading green mobility solutions partner. 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