Western Australia is taking a major step toward a cleaner energy future with the launch of the Clean Energy Link - North, a landmark transmission infrastructure project designed to unlock the vast renewable energy potential of the Mid West region.
In July 2025, the WA Government signed a $584 million agreement to construct new transmission lines stretching from Malaga to Three Springs. This major investment, led by Western Power, is designed to unlock the renewable energy potential of the Mid West region and integrate it into the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).
Sam Barbaro, CEO of Western Power said, “some of WA's and indeed the world's best renewable resources are in the Midwest of Western Australia, which creates significant opportunities for our state, for large-scale solar and wind generation.”
The project will enable the integration of up to 1.4 GW of renewable energy into the system, primarily wind and solar. This will significantly boost grid capacity and reliability, and support net-zero ambitions.
To deliver this infrastructure, the government awarded $342 million in contracts to UGL Engineering, Acciona, and GenusPlus. These companies will be responsible for delivering key transmission components, including substations and high-voltage lines, with construction expected to begin later this year.
Amber-Jade Sanderson, WA Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation shared the strategic importance of the project, "It will mean industry can reliably and safely connect their wind, solar and battery projects to the transmission network, increasing the amount of renewables on our system, with the aim of doubling them by 2030.”
By opening up access to large-scale clean energy projects in the Mid-West, the Clean Energy Link – North will help meet growing demand, reduce emissions, and support economic development across the region. It also sets the stage for future developments in battery storage across the state.