Client
Community Battery Deployment, Victoria
Scale
5 MW / 10 MWh (multi-site rollout)
Capital Value
~A$10–15 million
Role
Owner’s Engineer & HSEQ Oversight
Overview
The Community Battery Program in Victoria aimed to deliver distributed energy storage across multiple sites, enhancing local grid resilience and supporting renewable integration. PARX ENERGY was engaged to provide technical advisory and HSEQ oversight to ensure the project met compliance and community expectations.
Key Contributions
HSEQ Framework – Implemented safety and environmental systems aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, ensuring Zero Harm outcomes.
Grid Integration Support – Advised on site selection and compliance with DNSP connection requirements.
Contractor & Stakeholder Management – Coordinated subcontractors and facilitated community engagement to maintain smooth delivery.
Hold-Point Testing Oversight – Supervised commissioning and testing phases to ensure compliance and performance.
Impact
Delivered the program ahead of schedule and within budget.
Achieved a Zero Harm record with no lost-time incidents.
Secured strong community acceptance through proactive engagement.
Outcome
By combining technical advisory with robust HSEQ oversight, PARX ENERGY enabled a first-of-type battery program in Victoria to be delivered safely, efficiently, and on time—providing a scalable framework for future community battery rollouts.