Synergy battery Pitcairn Islands

What is synergy's battery energy storage system Stage 1?

Synergy’s Battery Energy Storage System Stage 1 (KBESS1) is the biggest grid-scale battery in the state. The 100 megawatt / 200 megawatt-hour battery is a key element of the Western Australian Government’s Energy Transformation Strategy, helping support the state’s electricity system and enabling the uptake of more renewables in the community.

Can solar energy replace fossil fuels on Pitcairn Island?

Pitcairn’s authorities have launched a renewable energy project designed to replace fossil fuels with solar energy. The goal is to replace 95% of the current diesel consumption on Pitcairn Island (75,000 liters per year) with a combination of energy saving and solar electricity through the installation of a hybrid photovoltaic solar energy system.

Does synergy have a Kwinana battery?

Synergy’s Kwinana Battery Stage One has been sending power to the South West Interconnected System since its completion in May 2023. The company also has a second Kwinana project under construction, which is slated for completion in late 2024.

When will synergy's Kwinana battery Stage 1 be completed?

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. This isn’t the first time Synergy has made ambitious efforts to boost battery energy storage in the area. Synergy’s Kwinana Battery Stage One has been sending power to the South West Interconnected System since its completion in May 2023.

Is Synergy a 'gentailer'?

It’s being added to the growing portfolio of state-owned energy generator-retailer (‘gentailer’) Synergy. Synergy is looking to deploy 3GWh of energy storage from batteries by 2025. With the Collie BESS set to be completed by the end of that year, the energy supplier is well on the way to reaching that target.

Are the Pitcairn Islands Green?

Pitcairn Islands, a group of five islands with a total area of 47 km2 and which constitute one of the most remote archipelagos in the world, turn to safer, greener energies that best meet the needs of the population. Pitcairn’s authorities have launched a renewable energy project designed to replace fossil fuels with solar energy.