CleanPeak Energy signs seven-year electricity supply agreement to provide 30 MW battery storage and solar power for Western Sydney International Airport
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Storage · Country: Australia · Capacity: 30 MW · Announced: 2026-07-06
CleanPeak Energy signed a seven-year electricity supply agreement with Western Sydney International Airport to deliver 100% renewable electricity via onsite solar generation and a 30 MW battery storage system providing 120 MWh of capacity. The contract includes the development of approximately 9 MW of new rooftop solar—4.95 MW on one cargo terminal and 4 MW on a second—plus the lease, operation, and maintenance of the airport’s existing 4.5 MW rooftop solar array and its embedded network. The battery system is scheduled for delivery in 2027, while the airport is set to commence full operations in October 2026. The integrated solution will generate more than 18 GWh of renewable electricity annually, meeting the airport’s projected demand of 120 GWh per year and supporting up to 10 million passengers. The deal enables the airport to achieve net‑zero scope 1 and 2 emissions and showcases a replicable model for transitioning critical infrastructure to renewable energy.
Analysis
CleanPeak Energy has announced a seven-year electricity supply agreement with Western Sydney International Airport for 30 MW of battery storage and solar power in Australia. The Australian developer and operator of distributed renewable energy infrastructure specializes in solar, battery storage, embedded networks, and thermal energy systems, owning and operating 260 GWh of co. This agreement includes the development of approximately 9 MW of new rooftop solar, plus the lease, operation, and maintenance of the airport’s existing 4.5 MW rooftop solar array and its embedded network. The 30 MW battery storage system, providing 120 MWh of capacity, is scheduled for delivery in 2027, with the airport commencing full operations in October 2026.
Key points
- Seven-year electricity supply agreement
- 30 MW battery storage system with 120 MWh capacity
- Approximately 9 MW of new rooftop solar development
- Battery system delivery scheduled for 2027
- Airport full operations commencing October 2026
Counterparties
- Western Sydney International Airport (Offtaker)
- CleanPeak Energy (Developer)