Overview
To safeguard the reliable supply of electricity to each community, we need to limit how much rooftop solar the electricity system can accommodate; this limit is called hosting capacity. By installing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in ten regional networks, we will increase hosting capacity by up to 10MW across these communities, so more people can install and benefit from rooftop solar.
The project is being delivered as part of Horizon Power’s $75 million Renew the Regions program, a WA Recovery Plan initiative aimed at creating jobs and improving services in the regions.
Extended solar access across WA
Integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems into our power system allows more customers to install rooftop solar.
BESS installations were completed with support from our partners Pacific Energy, Hybrid Systems, BT Energy and EDL between 2021 - 2023 at the following locations:
- Broome, Carnarvon, Esperance, Exmouth, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Marble Bar, Wiluna, Yalgoo and Yungngora
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A cleaner, greener power supply
When more customers install rooftop solar, it not only helps them to save on their energy bills but also reduces gas and diesel generation. The reduced generation costs will deliver a savings of over $300,000 per annum for the State Government.
Exmouth
Marble Bar
Wiluna
Yalgoo
Yungngora
Additional battery storage capacity enables more people to install, connect and benefit from rooftop solar.
Customers installing a 3 kilowatt solar system can expect to save approximately $1,275 per year on their power bills.
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.
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