Renewables provider Equis Australia has closed a $260 million deal for a Tesla Megapack project in Tamworth, New South Wales.
The project, known as the 'Calala' Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), will consist of 138 two-hour Megapack units and will have a capacity to supply electricity for up to 115,000 homes during peak usage.
The Calala project is expected to be fully operational by 2027, with construction taking place in two phases, bringing a total of 250MW capacity online.
The financial close includes a non-recourse debt financing package and a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) to contribute $2 million to the Tamworth Regional Council over time.