Leading renewables developer Neoen has begin construction on the 164MW/905MWh Muchea Battery in Western Australia.
Consisting of 252 Tesla Megapack 2XL units, the battery project will connect into Western’s Power’s existing Muchea substation in the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS).
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Muchea is Neoen’s first 6-hour long-duration battery and is backed by the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme. Once operational, Muchea will deliver critical grid-stability and reliability services during WA’s evening peaks.
Located on the country of the Whadjuk people and within the Shire of Chittering, Muchea Battery is expected to contribute over $2 million in benefit-sharing for First Nations peoples and the local community across its 20-plus year operational lifespan.
This announcement coincides with Neoen’s completion of the Collie Battery Stage 2 in Western Australia.
Neoen Australia CEO Jean-Christophe Cheylus said, “The pace at which we have grown and delivered storage in Western Australia is a reflection of the Neoen team’s disciplined focus, the strength of our relationships with Tesla, UGL, Western Power and AEMO, and the trust that we have nurtured with our host landowners and the local community. I applaud the dedication of everyone who has brought Collie Battery online so quickly and look forward to Muchea Battery joining it to support the WA grid.”
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Energy Policy WA coordinator of energy Jai Thomas said, “It’s great to see the WA Government’s energy market arrangements delivering innovative projects like Neoen’s Muchea Battery.
“The integration of new clean energy generation and battery storage projects is a crucial part of WA’s energy transition and its journey to becoming a renewable energy powerhouse.”
