Project Proponent Regional Power Corporation T/A Horizon Power Proposal description Horizon Power proposes to construct and operate the Broome Future Energy System (FES) for energy supply to the town of Broome within the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The proposal comprises ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system up to 90 megawatts (MW), battery energy storage systems (BESS) and a network connection route. The solar PV and BESS will be installed at a site approximately 10 km north of Broome. A network connection route will connect the solar PV and BESS to the existing substation on Fredrick Street in Broome. The network connection will either be an overhead or underground electrical distribution or transmission line and will be up to 16 km long. The proposal would include a total disturbance of up to 265.1 hectares (ha) of vegetation within a 271.3 ha development envelope Region Kimberley Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Power generation Last updated June 03, 2025 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Comment on this referral Broome Future Energy System Referral documentation Referral form (PDF, 324.92 KB) Broome Future Energy System - Referral Supporting Document.pdf (PDF, 18.57 MB) Broome Future Energy System - Proposal Content Document.pdf (PDF, 2.57 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Not appealable) Extract of determination Broome Future Energy System (PDF, 243.2 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Fauna Inland Waters Date published Tuesday, 3 June, 2025
