Any Opportunities - Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve Project

Overview Birdwood is engaging the market for packages associated with the delivery of the Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve, a 1.86 gigawatt-hour (GWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located in Wodonga, Victoria, designed to help keep Victorian power reliable as coal-fired generation retires. The project is a 400 megawatt (MW) capacity, 4.65-hour, standalone battery located in an industrial precinct next to the Wodonga Terminal Station (WOTS) and directly on the critical Victoria-NSW high-voltage (330 kV) interconnector. The battery comprises four 100 MW/465 MWh units, which are independent assets with separate connections. Once operational in late 2028, Baranduda will be capable of storing enough energy to power more than 200,000 Victorian homes through the evening peak, charging when renewable generation is abundant and discharging when supply is required. Construction is expected to begin in November 2026, creating around 150 jobs during construction and ongoing operational roles once the battery is online. Once operational, the project will also support the Wodonga community through an annual community benefit fund. About Birdwood is a leading engineering-led renewable energy investment manager focused on accelerating the energy security transition through renewable energy generation and battery storage integration. On behalf of its investors, Birdwood works closely with developers to optimise and de-risk projects for investment and manages projects through construction into operations. Headquartered in Melbourne, with offices in London and Munich, Birdwood manages four investment vehicles and a diversified portfolio of approximately A$5 billion (E3.1 billion). Birdwood's investments span every Australian state and territory, as well as energy projects in key European markets, including Germany and the United Kingdom. Scope Birdwood is engaging, through the BOP contractor and BESS supplier, a broad range of packages associated with the delivery of this project. The scope includes: Civil works Electrical balance-of-plant High-voltage infrastructure System integration Equipment supply Long-term operations support Further market engagement will occur as procurement processes are finalised. Instructions to Tenderers Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest for packages associated with this project. Suppliers may also express interest for any other opportunities that may arise for this project. Employment opportunities specific to the project, and other available roles within Birdwood, can be found here: https://www.birdwoodenergy.com/careers