Amazon Bets on Hybrids. The Giant Contracts 430 MW of Green Energy with Storage
Amazon Australia has announced the signing of nine new power purchase agreements (PPAs) that will provide stable financing for renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 430 MW. This strategic move places a strong emphasis on energy storage, with almost every new contract including battery systems.
Storage as a priority for the tech giant
The latest set of agreements stands out for its focus on supply reliability. Out of the nine contracted projects, eight are equipped with battery energy storage systems. The investments include both large‑scale solar‑plus‑storage hybrids and smaller, distributed installations.
One of the most significant elements of the announcement is Amazon’s cooperation with Swedish developer OX2 on the Muswellbrook photovoltaic farm in New South Wales. The project combines 135 MW of solar capacity with a powerful 270 MWh energy storage system.
Investment map: New South Wales and Victoria
Amazon is expanding its footprint across key regions of Australia:
New South Wales – in addition to the OX2 project, contracts were signed for the Forest Glen solar farm developed by X‑ELIO (90 MW with 25 MWh of storage) and the Stanbridge installation by Anza Power.
Victoria – an 80 MWh BESS will be added to the existing Mokoan solar farm (58 MW). Additional contracts cover projects in Barnawartha North and Mooroopna.
The largest corporate buyer of renewable energy
According to BloombergNEF, in 2025 Amazon retained its position as the largest corporate buyer of carbon‑free energy in Australia. Since 2020, the company has invested an estimated USD 2.8 billion in renewable projects in the region.
Once all planned installations are operational, Amazon’s Australian portfolio will consist of 20 projects with nearly 1 GW of total capacity—enough to power the equivalent of 500,000 Australian households annually. These investments align with Amazon’s previously announced plan to allocate USD 20 billion to cloud infrastructure development in Australia by 2029.