Abra Power Station

Project Name: Abra
Location: Meekathara, WA
Client: Galena Mining
Capacity: 18 MW
Fuel Source: Hybrid - Gas/Solar/BESS
Project Commencement: 2022
Commodity / Type: Lead - Silver
Battery: 825kWh
Solar DC PV: 7.42MWp

An 18MW fully integrated hybrid power station that uses thermal and renewable power to generate energy for Galena’s Abra Base Metals Project in WA’s Gascoyne region.

Hybrid Systems Australia delivered the station’s 2MW battery energy storage system and a 6MW solar farm, which is expected to meet nearly 30% of the mine site’s power needs, significantly reducing fossil-fuel consumption and emissions.