Atmos Renewables, a company specialising in renewable energy assets, announced the financial close of its Merredin Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, with a capacity of 100 MW / 400 MWh. The site, located near the town of Merredin in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region, constitutes Atmos Renewables’ eighteenth operational asset and represents its first battery storage installation.
Strategic infrastructure for regional power grid
The Merredin BESS project, developed in partnership with Nomad Energy, a joint venture based in Western Australia, is located approximately eight kilometres southwest of Merredin. The facility is strategically situated midway along the 650 km long Muja-Kalgoorlie 220 kV transmission line. It will ensure stable electricity distribution, providing four hours of storage capacity, thus meeting local energy needs.
Nigel Baker, CEO of Atmos Renewables, said: “The Merredin BESS demonstrates our commitment to delivering reliable and tailored energy solutions for Western Australians. This project will contribute to achieving regional energy objectives and enhance the resilience of the local grid.”
Connection to Australia’s main electricity network
The Merredin BESS will be connected to the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), the state’s main electricity network, via Western Power’s Merredin Terminal Station. This will be the first project in Western Australia entering construction under the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), a programme aimed at achieving 82% renewable energy in the national electricity production by 2030.
Construction of the site will be carried out by GenusPlus Group. The installation will utilise Megapacks from the American company Tesla, equipped with grid-forming inverter technology. Western Power will manage the high-voltage connection works to the terminal station.
Local commitment and regional perspectives
For Atmos Renewables, the Merredin BESS represents its first greenfield development to enter the construction phase, expanding its presence into Western Australia. The project aligns with Atmos Renewables’ diversification strategy, aiming to increase the variety of its assets in Australian territory, particularly in the energy storage infrastructure market.
According to Nigel Baker: “The Atmos Renewables approach is based on integrity, safety, and a sustainable commitment to local communities. We are aiming for a safe and efficient construction of Merredin BESS in collaboration with our operational partners.”
