UGL reaches milestone in connecting Collie

(Image source: Neoen Australia) The Collie Battery is poised to become a critical component for stability and efficiency during the energy transition.
(Image source: Neoen Australia) The Collie Battery is poised to become a critical component for stability and efficiency during the energy transition.

UGL has completed commissioning and readiness for energisation for the construction of Neoen Australia’s Collie Battery Stage 1 in WA.

The battery will connect to Western Power’s Shotts Terminal substation, enhancing the region’s power distribution network.

Work at Collie battery Stage 1 commenced in April 2023 and is expected to finish later this year.

The project encompasses the installation of 219MW/877MWh battery of Tesla Energy Megapacks, coupled with the establishment of a new 33/330kV High Voltage Substation.

UGL project manager Diego Cortes Ferrer comments on the progress.

“This milestone was a great effort from the UGL Construction and Commissioning teams, especially considering the heavy rains during some construction weeks,” he said.

“The team worked collaboratively to achieve a successful outcome.”

Collie battery Stage 2 is also under development and is expected to be operational in Q4 2025.

Altogether, Collie battery will have the ability to charge and discharge 20% of the average demand in the South West Interconnected System.

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