Synergy, a WA Government State-Owned Corporation, is developing a 500 megawatt (MW) / 2,000-megawatt hour (MWh) battery at a site in Collie.
The project is separate to the 219 MW / 877 MWh Collie Battery, also being delivered in Collie.
Key Dates
| Sep 2023 | Contract Award |
| Mar 2024 | Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2025 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Synergy |
| Successful Tenderer: | Power Electronics - supply of inverters SCEE Electrical - civil, electrical and major equipment installation, switchyard works |
| Related contracts: |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Sep 2023 | The WA Government announced that Synergy had awarded Contemporary Amperex Technology a contract to deliver approximately 650 EnerC Plus, and Power Electronics to deliver 160 inverters. |
| Mar 2024 | The WA Government announced that construction had commenced on the project, which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. |
| May 2024 | Synergy has awarded SCEE Electrical a $160 million contract for the main works of the Collie BESS, including civil, electrical and major equipment installation works. |
| Jul 2024 | SCEE Electrical was awarded the $50 million contract for switchyard works, including construction of a 330 kV switchyard, substation, and ancillary buildings and equipment to connect the battery to Western Power's network. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Western Australia |
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