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Infrastructure and Energy in Australia

ACCIONA and Genus will develop the Western Renewables Link, a strategic transmission line in Victoria

Newsroom Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Reading time:

The consortium has been selected to build a 190-kilometer, 500 kV infrastructure that will connect Bulgana with Melbourne, enabling the supply of clean energy to one million homes.

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ACCIONA, in consortium with its partner G, has been awarded the contract for the construction of Western Renewables Link in the state of Victoria (AustraliaThis energy infrastructure project will connect Bulgarian with Sydenham through a new transmission line 190 kilometers, fundamental for the future renewable energy supply of the region.

 

A key project for Australia's energy transition

 

The contract includes the development of a transmission line double circuit of 500 kV. The infrastructure route will run from the west of Victoria, specifically in Bulgarian, to the terminal station of Sydenham, located in the northwest of Melbourne.

 

The main objective of the Western Renewables Link It is to facilitate the production and transport of large-scale renewable energyAccording to project data, this new network will allow us to overcome the 3.000 MW next generation, with sufficient capacity to supply up to one million Victorian households.

 

Key Data Project Details
Awardees ACCIONA y G
Extension 190 kilometers approximately
Capacity 500 kV double circuit line
Power Generated More than 3.000 MW
Social impact Supply for 1 million households

 

Conditions and next steps

 

The effective start of construction activities by ACCIONA y G It is subject to a series of administrative milestones. The contract is subject to the fulfillment of the usual conditions precedent in this type of international tender.

 

Likewise, for the full execution of Western Renewables LinkObtaining all relevant approvals, both at the state and federal levels, will be essential to ensure the regulatory and environmental viability of the infrastructure.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Western Renewables Link

 

What is the Western Renewables Link?
It is an electrical infrastructure project in Australia which consists of a 500 kV and 190 km long transmission line to transport clean energy.

 

What impact will this have on the electrical grid?
The line will allow the injection of more than 3.000 MW de renewable energy to the grid, supplying electricity to nearly one million homes in Victoria.

 

What determines when construction can begin?
The commencement of construction is subject to the fulfillment of precedent conditions and the obtaining of all necessary state and federal approvals.

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