Climate change projects in WA
The WA Government is actively collaborating with local governments, industry, businesses, and all sectors of the economy to support pathways towards net zero emissions. These climate change projects and initiatives will enhance our community’s climate resilience, and support businesses in a low‑carbon economy. Find out what is happening in WA to address climate change below and check this website regularly to stay up to date with the latest climate change projects.
Collie is transitioning away from coal into a more diversified and sustainable economy through the Just Transition Plan.
Big battery energy storage systems are being constructed in WA to strengthen the grid and stabilise the power system.
Expanding WA's transmission networks to take advantage of the sun and wind in areas where it is most plentiful.
WA EV Network is being constructed, stretching from Kununurra in the north to Esperance in the south and east to Eucla.
SPS provides renewable energy via solar panels, battery storage and inverter, and a backup generator.
Solar access will be expanded through regional WA using smart technology to connect more rooftop solar to the network.
A battery energy storage system is being constructed in Collie to support the transition to renewables.
Project Symphony demonstrates how distributed energy resources can be orchestrated as a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
Australia’s first renewable hydrogen plant powering a remote microgrid has been delivered in Denham, WA.
The plant will provide an eventual 100 billion litres of drinking water per year produced from the Indian Ocean.
Advanced meters are being installed across WA to unlock energy opportunities for households and small businesses.
The 51 turbines of Warradarge Wind Farm located near Eneabba (Mid West region) are amongst the largest in WA.
Connecting more renewable generation to electricity customers in the Pilbara region.
WA’s first Hydrogen Refuelling Station has opened at energy infrastructure company ATCO’s Jandakot Operations Centre.
A water-saving trial is underway in the Great Southern region to support future water security.
