Synergy has begun installation of the first battery modules in its 500MW/2GWh Collie Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Western Australia (WA).
The initial 80 units are part of a larger plan for 640 units.
The A$1.6 billion (US$1.07 billion) Collie BESS, the largest grid-connected utility in Western Australia, is scheduled to become operational in 2025 and will be able to supply electricity to 785,000 homes for four hours.
It will complement Synergy’s existing battery systems located in Kwinana.
The construction phase of BESS contributes to the local economy, creating 500 jobs in the city of Coule.
WA Energy Minister Reece Whitby said: “Our Government continues its mission to secure clean, reliable and affordable energy for all Western Australians.
“We know that large-scale storage is important in our state because it supports household investment in rooftop solar and will allow us to continue with our phased and sensible plan to transition from coal by 2030.”
“By installing containerized battery systems in Collie, Synergy is one step closer to securing a cleaner energy mix that can provide power to the system when it is needed.”
This development is part of the Western Australian Government’s broader commitment to the energy transition, which has already seen A$5.4 billion in investment.
The investment aims to provide clean, affordable and reliable energy to the country through the development of new generation, storage and transmission infrastructure.
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook: “The energy transition is moving forward under our Labor government, creating the Western Australian economy for the future.
“The Collie battery will be one of the largest in Australia, meaning we can provide clean, affordable and reliable energy to Western Australia for decades to come.
“Importantly, this large battery keeps Collie at the heart of our energy system, supporting local jobs and ensuring a strong future for the city.”
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