Rooftop Solar
The amount of energy generated by Solar PV systems now reaches 16% of Australia’s total electricity mix. Data shows that there are now more than 4 million solar panels across Australia’s rooftops. WA is now estimated to have 534,8000 panels
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PoweringWA Initiative
The WA Government launched PoweringWA to coordinate the delivery of new electricity infrastructure aimed at decarbonizing the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), the state’s main electricity grid.
Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS)
The CIS is set to hold annual auctions for new generation and dispatchable capacity, aligning with the Reserve Capacity Mechanism. The 2025 auction marks the first to underwrite renewable generation capacity in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).
Battery Storage Expansion
A recent tender attracted bids offering nearly seven times the intended capacity, leading to the approval of four large-scale battery projects. These projects aim to reduce wholesale electricity costs and enhance grid reliability.