Western Australia's Atmos, Nomad to Build 100-MW Battery

• Get ready for a game-changing 100-MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia, set to revolutionize the renewable energy landscape by early 2026.

Atmos Renewables and Nomad Energy have received approval for a 100-MW/400/MWh battery energy storage system project in Western Australia's Merredin Shire. The AUD-220-million project will involve the construction of a battery with a direct connection to the South West Interconnector system, with installation expected to take 12-18 months.

The facility, to be located near Western Power's Merredin terminal substation, will consist of 110-120 containerised units and is set to be operational by early 2026. The partners are currently seeking EPC contractors and plan to start construction before the end of 2024. This project is part of a larger 1-GW portfolio of renewable energy projects in Western Australia developed by Atmos and Nomad Energy, with completion expected by the end of the decade.

What is the timeline for construction of the 100-MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia?

• Construction of the 100-MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia's Merredin Shire is expected to take 12-18 months.
• The facility will be operational by early 2026.
• The partners are currently seeking EPC contractors and plan to start construction before the end of 2024.
• This project is part of a larger 1-GW portfolio of renewable energy projects in Western Australia developed by Atmos and Nomad Energy, with completion expected by the end of the decade.