The Western Australian Government has awarded over $1 billion in contracts to deliver battery energy storage systems in Kwinana and Collie.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) has been contracted to supply 300 EnerC Plus containerised liquid-cooling battery systems for Kwinana Battery Stage Two and 650 EnerC Plus for Collie.
“Contemporary Amperex Technology is a global leader of new energy innovative technologies, providing more than 600 battery units for Kwinana Battery Stage One, which is now storing energy and discharging into the grid,” Energy Minister Bill Johnston said.
Meanwhile, Power Electronics will supply 72 inverters for the Kwinana battery and 160 for the Collie battery.
“Power Electronics is a leading manufacturer of inverters for photovoltaic plants and battery applications and a world leader in energy storage,” Minister Johnston added.
“These contracts, worth more than $1 billion, represent a major and important investment by our Government into WA’s cleaner, reliable and affordable energy future,” Premier Roger Cook said.
Kwinana Battery Stage Two will generate 200 megawatts of power and store 800 megawatt hours of energy. Construction on Kwinana Battery Stage Two began in June and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, supporting 160 jobs.
The Collie battery will be the largest in WA, with 500 megawatts of capacity and 2,000 megawatt hours of storage. During the peak of construction, it will generate approximately 500 jobs.
The batteries will help increase renewables by storing wind and solar energy generated during the day and delivering it back to the system at peak demand periods.
“Battery energy storage systems will play a key role in our decarbonisation plans, storing excess renewable energy generated in the day and discharging during times of high demand,” Premier Cook said.
“We’re putting WA on the path to becoming a global green energy superpower, which is good for jobs, good for the environment, and will keep our economy strong into the future,” Premier Cook added.
The contracts are part of the State Government’s $2.8 billion budget commitment to renewable energy initiatives.
“I would like to congratulate Synergy for securing these important partnerships, setting WA apart as a leader in the global energy transition,” Minister Johnston said.
“This is an exciting announcement for Collie and the local community, as the town transitions to a cleaner, greener energy future,” Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns commented.
