Global Power Generation (GPG) has inaugurated the Cunderdin Hybrid Solar + BESS Project in Western Australia.
This pioneering project is Western Australia´s first large-scale solar and battery energy storage system, as well as the region’s first solar hybrid project-setting a new benchmark for renewable energy in Western Australia. It’s also the first hybridisation project of its kind developed by the Naturgy group in the world.
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Cunderdin commenced operations after more than three months of intense and demanding performance operations under commissioning. This project consists of 229,500 modules and features a photovoltaic solar capacity of 128MW, combined with a battery energy storage system of 55MW/220MWh.
This hybridised system is designed to provide four hours of constant supply at peak demand every day of the year, assisting the country’s decarbonisation goals by displacing other sources of non-renewable generation. Its location in Cunderdin, Western Australia, marks the expansion of GPG’s operations into the country’s South Western Interconnected System (SWIS).
Global Power Generation CEO Francisco Bustío said, “Cunderdin represents our commitment to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability. This project is a great achievement not only for our company, but also for the sector, setting new global benchmarks for the renewable generation industry.
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“This project is an example of the resilience and expertise of our team, as well as a testament to our collaborative spirit and our strong commitment to a greener energy future. We have created lasting value for the communities we serve through job creation, economic growth and sustainable energy.”
In recent years, GPG Australia has more than 1GW of installed capacity across Australia, with six wind farms, a battery storage project, and now the Cunderdin hybrid project.
