Frontier Energy Boosts Solar Project as WA Exits Coal

• Frontier Energy propels Western Australia towards a greener future with its expanded Waroona solar-plus-storage project, replacing coal and gas with sustainable energy solutions.

Frontier Energy Limited plans to significantly expand its Waroona solar-plus-storage project in Western Australia. This expansion aims to create a renewable energy precinct that will facilitate the transition away from aging coal and gas-fired power plants in the region.

The project is part of a broader effort to support Western Australia's shift towards renewable energy sources, aligning with the state's strategy to phase out coal. Frontier Energy's initiative is expected to bolster the local energy infrastructure, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional power generation methods and contributing to the region's long-term energy security and environmental goals.

How will Frontier Energy's Waroona project impact Western Australia's renewable energy transition?

• Enhance local energy resilience by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
  
• Create job opportunities in the renewable energy sector, boosting the local economy.
  
• Support Western Australia's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
  
• Provide a model for future renewable energy projects in the region.
• Increase the share of renewable energy in the state's energy mix, accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
• Improve grid stability and reliability with integrated energy storage solutions.
• Encourage investment in renewable technologies and infrastructure in Western Australia.
• Contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality and public health.
• Foster innovation and development in renewable energy technologies and practices.
• Strengthen community engagement and awareness of renewable energy benefits.