Australia Invests USD 342 Million in Renewable Energy Upgrades

• Sommana Yan
• 3 August 2025
• International News
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In a significant move towards a sustainable energy future, Western Australia has announced a USD 342 million investment aimed at modernizing the state’s electricity transmission infrastructure. This initiative plays a crucial role in the state’s commitment to phase out coal by the year 2030.

The investment will primarily focus on major enhancements to the northern section of the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS). According to a statement from the state government, this marks the largest investment in electricity transmission infrastructure in over a decade, representing a pivotal step in Western Australia’s clean energy transition.

The contracts for these upgrades have been awarded to leading companies GenusPlus, UGL Engineering, and Acciona. This initiative is part of a broader $584 million commitment within the State Budget for Western Power, which aims to expand and enhance the electricity network through the Clean Energy Link – North program.

Key components of the plan include the construction of a 26.5-kilometre overhead 132 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from Wangara to the Neerabup Terminal, along with the establishment of new 132 kV and 330 kV terminals and lines within the current network. This will involve both existing line upgrades and new installations.

Additionally, the program will see the design and construction of new bays and associated lines at Regans Ford, the development of a new terminal at Three Springs, and enhancements to the transmission network surrounding the Northern, Neerabup, and Eneabba Terminals.

The Clean Energy Link – North project is projected to generate 400 megawatts (MW) from existing wind resources, alongside an impressive 1 gigawatt of new renewable energy capacity for SWIS. The government highlighted that this increased capacity will exceed the combined output of the state’s two largest coal-fired power stations, Muja D and Collie, which together produce just under 750 MW.

As Western Australia continues its transition towards cleaner energy sources, this investment underscores the region’s commitment to a sustainable and reliable energy future.

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