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Eglinton Village Energy

Eglinton Village Energy

Zenith Energy is providing a renewable energy solution for the Eglinton Village development, supporting sustainable energy needs in a growing residential and commercial community in Western Australia.

Project Background

Eglinton Village Energy (EVE) is the owner and operator of the microgrid for the Eglinton Village Microgrid, a residential estate developed by Cedar Woods Properties. At full development, Eglinton Village will comprise around 1,300 residential homes, a community centre, and a school, with a total energy supply of approximately 11,000 MWh per annum.

Energy Source

The microgrid will leverage solar power with battery storage.

How Zenith is Leading the Sector

Zenith Energy, through EVE, is advancing renewable energy solutions for residential developments, creating a sustainable energy infrastructure for communities.

Installed Capacity

Forecast to include 4.4MW of rooftop solar arrays and a 6MWh BESS.

Commercial Operation Date (COD)

First residential loads expected in 2024.

Contract Term

Long-term project designed to meet the growing energy needs of Eglinton Village.

Client’s Decarbonisation Objective

Cedar Woods aims to support sustainable living with renewable-powered infrastructure to meet residential and community energy demands.

Additional Information

EVE holds an Electricity Retail Licence (ERL010) and an Electricity Distribution Licence (EDL033), ensuring sustainable and reliable energy delivery for the Eglinton Village development.

Project name

Eglinton Village Energy

Location

Eglinton, Western Australia.

Client

Cedar Woods

Capacity

Forecast to include 4.4MW of rooftop solar arrays and a 6MWh BESS.

Fuel source
Batteries, Hybrid Renewable, Solar PV
CONTRACT

Long-term.

COMMENCEMENT

Initial contract signed in 2023

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