Benefits
For WA
The Muchea Battery will have the capacity to reduce electricity prices for WA energy consumers through:
- enabling more power to come from wind and solar: the cheapest forms of energy
- increasing competition and pushing electricity prices down
- increasing the reliability of the grid, helping to prevent blackouts
For example: Neoen’s SA Big Battery saved energy consumers over $150m in its first two years of operation.
For local community
A Community Benefit-Sharing Scheme will be established for the lifetime of the project. We’re keen to hear from the community about what form this could take.
Watch this video to learn how another Neoen project has invested in local community initiatives to benefit the people living in & around the Western Downs region of Queensland.
For Regional Economy
This major infrastructure project will deliver a significant volume of construction jobs and a number of full-time ongoing positions.
It will also provide opportunities for local suppliers, businesses, schools and community groups.
