Tesla EPC-led 164MW/905MWh Megapack Energy Storage Project Begins in Australia
UGL has begun site works at Neoen’s Muchea Battery project using Tesla EPC-led delivery of 164MW/905MWh Megapack batteries, marking Tesla’s first six-hour storage installation in Western Australia. Early works include upgrading a 1.3km access road and laydown area, with major civil works and Megapack delivery due in coming months.
1. Project Launch
Engineering firm UGL has kicked off construction at Neoen’s Muchea Battery facility near Perth, deploying Tesla Megapack batteries in a six-hour long-duration storage system under Tesla’s EPC-led delivery model.
2. Technical Specifications
The facility will feature 164MW/905MWh capacity connected to Western Power’s network via the Muchea substation, with early works covering a 1.3km road upgrade and laydown area to support subsequent civil, electrical and battery installation phases.
3. Tesla Energy Implications
This installation represents Tesla’s entry into Western Australia’s long-duration storage market and adds to its global Megapack backlog, potentially boosting the company’s energy segment revenue and showcasing its grid-scale integration capabilities.
4. Project Timeline
Major civil works are expected to wrap in the coming months ahead of Megapack deliveries and commissioning, positioning the facility to support peak demand capacity, grid stability and renewable energy integration in 2026.