Energy Minister Reece Whitby emphasized the advantages of the facility's location, noting that the southwest region boasts one of the world's largest stand-alone electricity grids and significant grid-scale batteries.

The facility will utilize 560 Tesla Megapacks, providing a total storage capacity of 2,250 MWh, positioning it among Australia's largest battery sites.

Historically a coal mining and power generation hub for over a century, Collie is transitioning away from coal, with the last operational coal-fired power generators expected to be decommissioned by the end of the decade.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in December 2024 between WA Premier Roger Cook and Tesla Motors Australia, solidifying Collie's role as an emerging energy hub.

The new facility is projected to create up to 50 local jobs, supporting the community as it adapts to the changing energy landscape.

Initially focused on servicing local batteries, the facility is expected to expand its services to the broader South-East Asia region.

The facility, located at Neoen's existing battery storage site, aims to service both Tesla's Megapacks and Powerwall home-scale batteries, catering to a growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region.

As part of stage two of construction, the facility aims to increase energy capacity to 560 MW/2,240 MWh, enhancing its capabilities.

Josef Tadich, Tesla's Regional Director of Energy, stated that the facility will enhance local support while reducing logistical costs and emissions for customers.

Tesla is set to establish a significant battery service, repair, and renewal facility in Collie, Western Australia, marking a pivotal step in the region's energy transition.

In 2022, Tesla sold over 33,000 Powerwall batteries in Australia, establishing itself as a leading supplier of household battery storage in the country.

This re-manufacturing plant will not only provide battery repair and renewal services but will also be the largest of its kind in Australia.