Increasing renewable energy
In September 2021, Horizon Power received a Commonwealth grant to explore the feasibility of transitioning nine Mid West, Gascoyne and Goldfields towns to 100% renewable energy.
The feasibility study to explore transitioning the towns to 100% renewables is now complete. Whilst not considered viable at this time, we are continuing to work on determining the appropriate level of renewables for each system.
Stepping towards a greener future
These seven towns are being assessed for their future energy systems as a critical step towards a greener, cleaner future.
Horizon Power owns the power station assets in Nullagine, Menzies, Laverton and Gascoyne Junction. In these locations we are progressing land acquisition in preparation for future energy systems with more renewables.
Community driven renewable energy
Communities are at the heart of our IRP framework. We have visited, shared and talked about the needs of each town, and this feedback will be considered when developing the future energy solution.
Customer feedback assists us in determining the generation solutions, amount of renewable energy, location of infrastructure and potential customer products we could offer.
What's happening now?
During our initial engagement with local communities, we heard from residents, business owners, and Shires that there is strong support for more renewable energy in the generation mix, and a strong desire to access rooftop solar.
Since those visits, our project team has continued to work closely with local Shires, Traditional Owner groups and other government departments to progress the project and undertake due diligence for land acquisition.
We value ongoing discussions with our communities. If you’d like to contribute ‘get in touch’ with your feedback below.
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Cue
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Gascoyne Junction
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Laverton
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Meekatharra
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Menzies
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Mt Magnet
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Norseman
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Nullagine
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Sandstone
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Wiluna
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
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Yalgoo
*Indicative numbers only, modelled based on available information as at 2020.
We're building future energy systems across regional Western Australia
Kimberley Communities Integrated Resource Planning
We're transitioning the future energy systems of our network in Ardyaloon, Beagle Bay, Bidyadanga, Djarindjin-Lombadina & Warmun.
Broome Smart Sun Pilot
We're investigating the energy and cost benefit of coordinating distributed energy resources as a fleet, with the first Virtual Power Plant in regional Australia.
Carnarvon Distributed Energy Resources (DER) trials
We're exploring how to manage and make the most of our experience with distributed energy storage to equip our remote microgrids for more renewable energy.
Horizon Power acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.
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