{"id":471249,"date":"2025-09-09T23:39:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T23:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.com\/?post_type=project&p=471249"},"modified":"2026-04-09T00:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:34:03","slug":"narrogin-east-renewable-energy-project","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.com\/kr\/project\/narrogin-east-renewable-energy-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Narrogin East renewable energy project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Site selection<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Preliminary assessments, site design u0026 community consultation<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Combining wind, solar and battery storage<\/h2>\n

The Narrogin East renewable energy project, located approximately 6.5km to the east of Narrogin, Western Australia, is set to deliver enough energy to supply around 133,000 homes, contributing significantly to regional and national energy goals.<\/p>\n

By integrating wind, solar, and battery storage systems at a single site, the project will generate, capture and store renewable energy for use when it\u2019s most needed, supporting reliable, low-carbon electricity. The battery will enable the project to store surplus energy during times of high renewable output and release it during peak demand, improving grid stability and maximising the efficiency of all renewable assets on site. In addition, the combination of wind, solar, and storage within a single site minimises land use and environmental impacts. It also lowers grid connection costs and avoids duplication of ancillary assets such as substations, enabling more competitive costs and placing downward pressure on power prices.<\/p>\n

The Narrogin East project may be delivered in stages. More detailed plans regarding the staged approach will be developed and shared as the project progresses and further assessments are completed.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Neighbour and community engagement <\/h2>\n
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At Lightsource bp, we are dedicated to fostering open, meaningful engagement with our neighbours and the broader community. Over the coming months, there will be opportunities to meet with our team, learn more about the Narrogin East renewable energy project, and discuss how you can be involved in this important development.<\/p>\n

If you would like to stay updated on project progress or participate in future engagement activities, please reach out to us at narroginproject@lightsourcebp.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sharing the benefits<\/h2>\n
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Ensuring the local community shares in the benefits of the project is a core part of our approach. We welcome your feedback to help shape initiatives <\/span>\u2014 such as community grants, partnerships, and energy<\/span>\u2011<\/span>efficiency schemes <\/span>\u2014 that support local priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of this commitment, we will provide annual community payments of $1,050 per MW for wind and $850 per MWac for solar, starting from the beginning of construction and continuing throughout the project\u2019s operational life, to support communities closest to the project. The total annual amount will fund community<\/span>\u2011<\/span>led initiatives in the Narrogin area and nearby towns, administered with the Shire of Narrogin and other local stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment with local needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are also developing a Neighbourhood Benefit Sharing Program for landowners in proximity to the project. As the project advances, we will work with neighbouring landholders, the Shire, and community representatives to outline full details on eligibility, timing, and allocation of funds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Local participation is important to us. We are committed to employing local people and partnering with regional subcontractors and suppliers wherever possible. As the project progresses, we will work closely with the local business community to share information about upcoming opportunities.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in getting involved, or would like advice on how to participate, we encourage you to get in touch and find out more by emailing us at ANZopportunities@lightsourcebp.com<\/a> or by submitting an expression of interest via our online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Please note:<\/strong> The project area shown is an initial outline and may be updated as planning progresses. A more detailed project layout will be shared in the coming weeks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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