Transgrid starts large power grid transformation in Australia

More than 9000 kilometres of conductor cabling, enough to span from Sydney to Perth three times, will be used to deliver Australia’s largest electricity grid project, EnergyConnect.

CEO Brett Redman joined local community representatives to mark the start of construction on Transgrid’s $1.8 billion infrastructure investment in New South Wales’ far west today. “EnergyConnect is a once in a generation transmission project that will help to revolutionise the National Electricity Market and we are really pleased to be getting underway with this critical infrastructure,” said Mr Redman. “The project will be a key component of the future grid, which will enable the integration of renewable generation and support the decarbonisation of... ... More: Official Press Release Transgrid

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