Western Australia Transmission Plan to Unlock 2.6 GW of Renewable Energy

Western Australia transmission plan to unlock 2.6 GW of renewable energy

The government of Western Australia has released its South West Interconnected System Transmission Plan, in which phase one will unlock 2.6 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity.The government of Western Australia (WA) has released its three phase South West Interconnected System Transmission Plan (SWIS TP), in which Phase One will unlock new renewable energy generation capacity, including 1 GW of new capacity in the north of the networ…

WA maps grid expansion to unlock 2 GW of renewables by 2030 - Ecogeneration

Image: Michael/stock.adobe.com Western Australia has outlined a major grid expansion to fast-track renewable energy generation. The state says its new plan could see more than two gigawatts of new capacity unlocked before 2030. The South West Interconnected System [SWIS] Transmission Plan outlines staged upgrades across the grid to support the phase-out of coal, electrification of industry, and the development of new clean-energy industries. Pha…

Western Australia to upgrade grid for renewables transition

The Western Australian Government has unveiled its plan to upgrade the state’s main power grid to support the transition to renewables. The South West Interconnected System (SWIS) Transmission Plan is the blueprint to build the power grid needed to support the State’s clean energy transition to make Western Australia a renewable energy powerhouse. The plan will expand network capacity, power Strategic Industrial Areas (SIAs), and drive economic …

Cook Government Unveils Transmission Plan to Support WA’s Clean Energy Transition

The Cook Government has released a long-term plan to expand Western Australia’s main power grid, aiming to support the State’s transition to renewable energy and boost opportunities for local businesses. The South West Interconnected System (SWIS) Transmission Plan, outlined by Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson at a media breakfast this morning, sets out a three-phase program of upgrades and expansions across the network. …

WA Gov’t unveils SWIS Transmission Plan to boost renewable energy, manufacturing - Australian Manufacturing

The WA Government has unveiled the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) Transmission Plan, outlining major upgrades to the State’s main power grid to accelerate the clean energy transition while expanding opportunities in local manufacturing. The Cook Government said the plan is central to positioning Western Australia as a renewable energy powerhouse, while phasing out coal generation and supporting the growth of new industries.  It is desig…