Daily WA Electrical & Tech News Update – April 20, 2026
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As Western Australia accelerates its energy transition, the past 48 hours have highlighted continued momentum in battery storage, hybrid renewables, and grid modernisation. These developments underscore the state’s focus on reliability, emissions reduction, and integrating more clean energy into the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS) and regional networks.
Construction Advances on Neoen’s Six-Hour Muchea Battery
Engineering services company UGL has moved the Muchea battery project into active construction phase, with early works completed and bulk civil works now underway. This marks a significant on-the-ground milestone for what will be Western Australia’s first six-hour duration grid-scale battery.
- 164 MW / 905 MWh capacity using 252 Tesla Megapack 2XL units, connecting to Western Power’s existing Muchea substation in the SWIS
- Expected completion in 2027; will deliver critical grid stability and reliability services while supporting the state’s renewable energy transition
SynergyRED Secures Environmental Approval for 2GW Hybrid Renewable Project
SynergyRED, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synergy, has received environmental approval for a major 2GW project combining wind, solar, and battery energy storage in Western Australia. The development will significantly expand the state’s clean energy capacity once built.
- Project combines solar, wind generation and BESS at a single site following a development application lodged in September 2025
- Represents a key step in scaling renewables and storage to meet growing demand and support grid reliability across WA
Horizon Power Seeks Federal Approval for Broome 239MWh Battery Project
Horizon Power has submitted an application under the EPBC Act for a 239MWh battery energy storage system as part of the Broome Future Energy System. The project pairs solar generation with storage and a thermal plant to deliver cleaner, more reliable power to the Kimberley region.
- 90MW solar PV installation co-located with a 42MW/239MWh BESS offering approximately 5.7 hours of storage duration
- Forms part of Horizon Power’s Kimberley Future Energy Systems initiative and supports the WA Government’s 80% emissions reduction target by 2030
AEMO’s Project Jupiter Gains Momentum for DER Integration
Project Jupiter continues to progress as a major initiative to integrate rooftop solar, home batteries, and distributed energy resources into Western Australia’s main grid through virtual power plants. The $108 million program builds on the success of Project Symphony.
- Aims to make all new solar and battery systems visible, compliant, and capable of participating in VPPs by early 2028
- Collaboration between AEMO, Western Power, Synergy, and Energy Policy WA to unlock the full potential of DER across the SWIS
These projects reflect Western Australia’s strong commitment to innovation in energy storage, renewables, and smart grid technology. With construction advancing and major approvals secured, the state is building a more resilient, cleaner, and future-ready power system that will benefit communities and industries for decades to come. The outlook is genuinely bright.
