The Fritz Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a 250 MW/ 1500 MWh facility designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM). Once operational, it will provide critical capacity during peak demand periods, enable greater uptake of wind and solar generation, and deliver fast frequency response services. The project is currently in the development phase, with commissioning expected in 2029.
The location for the Fritz project has been strategically selected based on a range of key factors, including geographic suitability and the availability of existing electrical infrastructure. Situated approximately 26 kilometres south of Western Power’s Southern Terminal, the site offers a highly favourable position within the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS).
The site is located 26 km south of Western Power’s Southern Terminal and is not subject to any Clean Energy Link (CEL) build requirements. This provides a significant advantage by avoiding the lengthy timeframes associated with any government works.
The site also has direct access to Western Power’s 330kV transmission network, eliminating the need for new easement corridors. This direct connection capability will enhance the project’s viability, efficiency, and overall integration into the state’s energy grid.
This prime positioning supports a streamlined grid connection pathway and ensures that the Fritz project is well-placed to contribute to the growing demand for reliable, renewable energy.
Fritz1500 is an advanced Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility designed to deliver 1.5 GWh of storage capacity over a six-hour discharge duration. The facility will be directly integrated with Western Power’s 330kV transmission network, offering critical support to the network’s operations and stability. This integration will help manage load fluctuations, enhance grid reliability, and facilitate the connection of additional renewable energy plant to the system.
With a proposed nameplate capacity of 250 MW, Fritz1500 will provide grid support to an estimates 12,500 homes during peak periods.
By discharging stored energy when needed, the facility will play a vital role in alleviating energy scarcity and ensuring a reliable power supply. It will also help strengthen the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) by improving its flexibility and capacity to integrate more renewable energy generation, thus contributing to the state’s long-term renewable energy goals.
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