- First containerised battery units now in place
at the Collie battery energy storage system
- Collie battery expected to be switched on next
year
- $1.6 billion investment to secure clean,
affordable and reliable energy for WA's future
- WA's energy transition well underway, backed by
$5.4 billion WA Labor Government investment
The first
battery units are now in place at one of Western Australia's biggest batteries in
Collie, as the Cook Labor Government continues to power ahead with the State's
energy transition.
Synergy's
$1.6 billion Collie battery energy system
will provide 500 megawatts of power with 2000 megawatt hours of storage
when connected to the grid in 2025.
That
means the battery will be able to power 785,000 average homes for four hours –
making it one of Australia's biggest battery systems.
The
first 80 units are now in place, with the entire system to include 640 units
when complete.
Construction
on the battery system is creating around 500 jobs in Collie – providing a major
economic boost.
The
Collie battery will join Synergy's existing battery systems in Kwinana, soaking
up excess solar and wind energy during the day to provide system stability and
support continued uptake of renewables in the South West Interconnected System.
The WA
Labor Government has invested $5.4 billion in the energy transition to date, as
part of its plan to provide clean, affordable and reliable energy for WA's
future, through new generation, storage and transmission infrastructure across
the State.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"The
energy transition is powering ahead under our Labor Government, setting up WA's
economy for the future.
"The
Collie battery will be one of the biggest in Australia, and means we can
deliver clean, affordable and reliable energy for WA for decades to come.
"Importantly,
this big battery keeps Collie at the heart of our energy system, supporting
local jobs and ensuring a strong future for the town."
Comments attributed to Energy Minister
Reece Whitby:
"Our
Government is getting on with the job of securing clean, reliable, and
affordable power for all Western Australians.
"We
know large-scale storage is important in our State because it supports
household investment in rooftop solar and will allow us to continue our phased
and sensible plan to transition out of coal by 2030.
"By
installing these containerised battery systems in Collie, Synergy is one step
closer to securing a cleaner energy mix that can provide power to the system
when it's most needed."
Comments attributed to Collie-Preston MLA
Jodie Hanns:
"Collie
has played an important role in the electricity system of Western Australia
over the past century.
"The
installation of the Collie battery is the next chapter in Collie's energy story
– which means the town will continue to play an important role in the energy
needs of the state.
"It's
great to see this project also generating work for local businesses, employees
and contractors."
