The Muchea Battery is a planned 164 megawatt / 905 megawatt hour battery located in Muchea, Western Australia near the Muchea Substation.
The project is proposed by Neoen.
Key Dates
Oct 2025 | Construction Commencement |
Financing
The project was a successful applicant for the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender Round Two – Wholesale Electricity Market Dispatchable. The Federal Government will provide revenue underwriting for successful projects through Capacity Investment Scheme Agreements. |
Procurement
Procuring Agency: | Neoen Australia |
Successful Tenderer: | UGL |
PROJECT HISTORY
Nov 2022 | The Muchea Battery received development approval from the WA Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel. |
Mar 2025 | AEMO Services, on behalf of the Federal Government, announced that the 150-megawatt / 615-megawatt hour Muchea Battery was a successful applicant for the Capacity Investment Scheme Tender Round Two – Wholesale Electricity Market Dispatchable. The Federal Government will provide revenue underwriting for successful projects through Capacity Investment Scheme Agreements. |
Oct 2025 | Project developers Neoen announced that UGL had been awarded the contract to deliver the project, and notices to commence construction had been issued. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Market Led Proposal |
Location
Western Australia |
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