GPG & Monford opened hybrid PV & BESS project in Australia

The 128 MW Cunderdin hybrid solar and battery project by GPG, Monford and Western Power began in Western Australia, powering 51,000 homes and cutting 140,000 tons of CO₂.

By Prudhvi Rani 04 Apr 2025 in Australia Bytes Project Bytes

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GPG’s Cunderdin project combined 128 MW solar with 220 MWh battery and created 100 full-time jobs in Western Australia. Image Source: Global Power Generation

Madrid-headquartered Global Power Generation has officially launched the Cunderdin Hybrid PV Solar + BESS project in Western Australia. The launch took place on April 1st 2025, following a three-month commissioning phase. The project is the region’s first large-scale hybrid solar and battery storage facility. It includes 229,500 solar panels with 128 MW capacity and a 55 MW / 220 MWh battery system, designed to supply four hours of steady power daily. It aimed to generate electricity for 51,000 households each year and reduce 140,000 tons of CO₂ emissions. The total investment was €172 million (~$190.75 million), with over $229,000 directed to community programs. The project created 100 full-time jobs and connected to the South Western Interconnected System.

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