Published on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 9:30:05 AM
Proposed Solar Power Generation Facility & Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Narrogin
The Shire of Narrogin is seeking public comment on a proposed Solar Energy Generation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development. This proposal will be assessed by a Development Assessment Panel (DAP).
📍 Location:
The development site spans multiple lot numbers at the corner of Contine Road, Wanerie Road, and Great Southern Highway.
📋 Project Overview:
- 200MW Solar Facility: Approximately 400,000 solar panels (600W each) mounted on a single-axis tracking system.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): 200MW / 800MWh capacity, featuring 144 BESS containers.
- Additional Infrastructure: Includes 48 inverters, a project substation with 2 high-voltage transformers, and a grid connection to the Western Power Narrogin South substation.
Please be advised the Shire is not the decision-maker for this application and the application will be determined by the Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) due to the value of the proposed works.
The Shire`s role is to provide a recommendation to the JDAP through a Responsible Authority Report. As part of preparing the Shire`s Responsible Authority Report to the JDAP the Shire are seeking your comments on the proposal.
Your comments will be included within the Responsible Authority Report to ensure that the community`s views have the opportunity to form part of the JDAP`s consideration of the proposal.
Details of the proposal are available below and can also be requested for viewing at the Shire Offices and the RW (Bob) Farr Memorial Library during their opening hours.
Written submissions should be addressed to the undersigned and received by Friday, 28 February 2025. Please reference application number DA9 - 24/25
Artist impression - Solar Farm
Narrogin Solar and Battery Hybrid Project
Dale Stewart
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Narrogin
PO Box 1145, Narrogin WA 6312
Email: enquiries@narrogin.wa.gov.au
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