News & announcements
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More solar on the horizon for WA’s regional schools
Horizon Power will continue to partner with the Department of Education to deliver rooftop solar systems to a further 32 schools across Western Australia’s northwest regions as part of the second stage of the Solar Schools initiative.
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Horizon Power partners with Enzen Australia to create smart network in regional WA
Horizon Power has entered a three-year partnership with Enzen Australia to deliver infrastructure and technology to create a smart network in the East Kimberley region in the north of Western Australia.
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Esperance powered by nearly 50% renewable energy
Horizon Power and Pacific Energy were joined by the Premier, Hon Mark McGowan and Minister for Energy, Hon Bill Johnston to formally open the Shark Lake Renewables Hub in Esperance and mark the official completion of the Esperance Power Project.
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Horizon Power community partnerships support vibrant regions
Horizon Power has awarded more than half a million dollars to community organisations across regional Western Australia in the final round of its 2021/22 Community Partnerships Program.
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Horizon Power and FutureEnergy Australia explore renewable diesel opportunities
Horizon Power is pleased to announce it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with FutureEnergy Australia to investigate opportunities to establish a renewable diesel industry in regional Western Australia.
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Regional builder awarded $6 million contract in Carnarvon
Horizon Power has awarded a $6 million contract to Karratha Building Company to refurbish its Carnarvon depot and construct a new, purpose-built logistics building that will service the wider Gascoyne Mid West region.
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Horizon Power improves power supply to Aboriginal communities
Horizon Power has upgraded the electricity networks in 13 remote Aboriginal communities across regional Western Australia.
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Annual brand reputation and customer satisfaction survey
Providing you with a safe, reliable supply of electricity, developing solutions to transition to more renewable energy and delivering the best possible customer service underpin our service commitments to you and your community.
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Be aware of electrical assets on your farm
Horizon Power is urging farmers to be vigilant around electrical infrastructure following a series of safety-critical incidents involving overhead powerlines.
In 2021, twelve incidents were recorded where heavy machinery came into contact with poles and powerlines on farms around Esperance. Contact with live wires poses a significant safety risk to those involved, including electric shock and electrocution.
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Horizon Power thanks Esperance community for patience through unplanned power outages
Horizon Power’s Esperance customers experienced a power outage in the early hours of Sunday morning last week when an automated process at the town’s new power station was activated.
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Sunken but the same. Take care around green power domes.
Horizon Power is urging people to take care around mini pillars, or green domes, which contain live wires that, if damaged, can be just as dangerous as fallen powerlines.
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We’re using innovative new technology to help keep our network safe and reliable
This year, we’re improving the way we inspect our network using new technology. In addition to some ground based inspections, we’ll be using a combination of drones, helicopters and fixed wing aircraft with advanced sensors to fly over our network and capture our network assets in high resolution.
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Horizon Power bolsters Telstra network resiliency
Horizon Power has partnered with Telstra to transition Western Australia’s first remote mobile tower from an overhead power supply to a standalone power system (SPS).
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Enhancing your community. That's a powerful thought.
Horizon Power is committed to growing regional WA by supporting local communities and partnering with great initiatives. That's why we are excited to launch the next round of Horizon Power Community Partnerships.
Between February and March 2022, we will hold a number of information sessions across regional WA for not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities to attend to learn more about the program and investment partnership packages available. -
Farmers go off the grid east of Esperance
- Nineteen more standalone power systems completed east of Esperance as part of the Renew the Regions program
- Farming customers go off the grid to benefit from more reliable power and the removal of poles and wires from paddocks
- Nineteen more standalone power systems completed east of Esperance as part of the Renew the Regions program
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Solar project in remote community delivers funding
- Remote community of Kalumburu moves to 64 per cent renewable energy
- Funding of $150,000 invested back into the community for clean energy initiatives
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Broome community batteries to smooth the way for solar
- Two centralised community batteries to be installed in Broome to allow more customer rooftop solar to be installed
- Customers will be able to access the community batteries rather than needing to buy their own battery storage
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Pilot program to deliver energy coaching for vulnerable customers
Horizon Power is pleased to partner with Synergy and Energy Policy WA (EPWA) to deliver the Household Energy Efficiency Scheme (HEES) pilot program. The program is a commitment under the Western Australian Climate Policy, announced by the State Government on Tuesday 9 November 2021.
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Horizon Power delivers more renewables to the regions
Up to 50 more remote Western Australian properties will soon be powered by renewable energy as Horizon Power begins installations for its latest round of regional standalone power systems (SPS).
In late May, Horizon Power’s SPS provider, Boundary Power, commenced the deployment of the first 12 systems to properties east of Esperance, and expects them to be fully commissioned by the end of June.
Horizon Power acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images, names or voices of deceased people.