SCEE secures $50m contract for Collie battery

SCEE Electrical (ASX: SXE) has been awarded a $50m contract to link Synergy’s (ASX: IS3) Collie battery to the WA power grid.

Upon completion in late 2025, the battery will be one of the biggest in the world with a capacity of 500MW/2000MWh.

The new scope of works will deliver a 330KV switchyard, substation and support ancillary buildings and equipment to connect the Collie battery to Western Power’s network.

With State-owned coal-fired power stations due to be retired by 2030, the WA Government has committed $2.3b for Synergy to deliver new battery storage to support renewable energy integration and grid stability.

WA Acting Energy Minister Dr Toni Buti says the project will deliver more jobs for WA as well as support the local economy.

“The [State] Government is committed to building one of the biggest battery systems in the world and it’s great news that a Perth-based company is playing a leading role to bring this project to fruition,” he said.

“The Collie battery is crucial to WA’s sustainable energy future and it will play a major role in providing better energy outcomes for households and businesses.”

Collie Member Jodie Hanns says this project continues the vital role Collie has played in the WA energy system for over a century.

“As we move to renewable energy and battery storage, this project adds to the legacy of a community who is committed to playing its role in the future energy needs of the State,” she said.