The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has awarded Neoen a second 4-hour capacity services contract for Western Australia’s South-West Interconnected System (SWIS).

This service will be delivered by Stage 2 of Collie Battery sized at 341 MW / 1,363 MWh, with the project having approval for a total of 1 GW / 4 GWh.

Neoen has also provided notices to proceed to Tesla and UGL, signaling start of construction for Stage 2. Including Collie Battery Stage 1 (219 MW / 877 MWh) which is already under construction, Collie Battery will have the ability to charge and discharge 20% of the average demand in the SWIS.

Read the full media release here.