The solar farm contract has been awarded to Complete Power Systems (CPS) Western Australian state government-owned power company Horizon Power is developing the country’s largest energy microgrid after winning state government approval for the next phase of its renewable energy project in the town of Onslow . The first stage involves a gas-fired power station to be followed by a solar farm and battery storage. Energy company Complete Power Systems National , part of Chevron Australia , is backing Horizon ’s work and the solar plant will be developed by Horizon Power . The battery plant will be used to manage a smooth energy supply during poor weather and peak demand.
Western Australian state government-owned power company Horizon Power is developing the country’s largest energy microgrid after winning state government approval for the next phase of its renewable energy project in the town of Onslow . The first stage involves a gas-fired power station to be followed by a solar farm and battery storage. Energy company Complete Power Systems National , part of Chevron Australia , is backing Horizon ’s work and the solar plant will be developed by Horizon Power . The battery plant will be used to manage a smooth energy supply during poor weather and peak demand.