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La Trobe University Solar and Battery Energy Storage System Upgrade

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The status recorded for “La Trobe University Solar and Battery Energy Storage System Upgrade” is Under Construction.

Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Source: pv magazine Australia

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Schneider Electric is supporting La Trobe University in Melbourne to achieve its net zero emission target by 2029 through the installation of advanced modular green air-based switchgear. The upgrade integrates a 2.5 MW / 4.5 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 2.9 MW solar farm, extending the system's lifecycle from 30 to 40 years with IoT monitoring.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Energy Storage, Raw Materials, Education, Solar
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: pv magazine Australia

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The project “La Trobe University Solar and Battery Energy Storage System Upgrade” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy Storage sector, located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from pv magazine Australia.

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Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Schneider Electric is supporting La Trobe University in Melbourne to achieve its net zero emission target by 2029 through the installation of advanced modular green air-based switchgear. The upgrade integrates a 2.5 MW / 4.5 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 2.9 MW solar farm, extending the system's lifecycle from 30 to 40 years with IoT monitoring.
Original sector	Energy

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Country	Australia
State	Victoria
City	Melbourne

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Source	pv magazine Australia
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Sector	Energy Storage, Raw Materials, Education, Solar
Article published date	2025-05-25

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