Tesla constructs a Megapack maintenance center in Western Australia
Tesla to Establish Servicing Plant for Megapacks in Western Australia
Tesla has signed a contract to set up a servicing plant for its Megapack battery systems in Western Australia, with the new facility potentially located near the Collie news energy storage project developed by Neoen.
The Collie battery energy storage systems (BESS) project, which was announced in April 2024, will have a combined capacity of 560 MW and 2,240 MWh, using Tesla's Megapacks. Construction on the first phase of the project, with a capacity of 219 MW/877 MWh, is currently underway. The second phase, adding an additional 341 MW/1363 MWh, is also planned.
Josef Tadich, Tesla's director of energy for the APAC, emphasized Neoen's key role in the collaboration. Neoen has been instrumental in opening new markets and expanding battery storage across the country.
The new servicing plant will service, repair, and renew Tesla's battery products, including Powerwall and EV charging equipment. It is expected that the plant could speed up technical support for Tesla's regional customers and potentially cut operating costs for the company.
At peak operation, the factory is expected to employ 50 local workers. The specific timeline for the factory's construction and operation is not provided in the information available.
Tesla has a history of collaboration with Neoen, starting from 2017 on the original big battery project. In December 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding for the project was signed. The location of the new plant is not specified in the provided news.
The Collie BESS project represents a significant opportunity for growth for Tesla, as it expands its presence in the Australian market. The search results do not provide information on who signed the contract to coordinate the establishment of a service center for Tesla's Megapacks in Western Australia.
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