Horizon Power is supporting the State Government’s commitment to reduce public sector emissions by 80% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. To help achieve this, we’re prioritising towns with higher carbon emissions that currently rely on diesel-powered generators.

In Horizon Power’s service area across regional and remote WA, Looma and Camballin are among the communities we're transitioning to cleaner energy and make a meaningful difference in reducing emissions.

Planning for a new energy system is complex and takes time. Each solution needs to be carefully designed to suit the specific needs of the community, which is why we started early conversations with residents, Traditional Owners and local stakeholders.

Through the deployment of Smart Connect Solar, supported by our Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS), Looma and Camballin residents and businesses can now install rooftop solar safely and efficiently. This technology allows the community to participate more actively in the energy transition and helps increase the town’s renewable energy capacity as we work toward reducing reliance on diesel.

Communities are at the heart of our Future Energy System planning framework, and all members of the community are invited to provide their feedback.

A decarbonisation solution looks at cleaner energy sources such as solar and wind generation, coupled with battery energy storage solutions and consideration must be made to ensure the products are technologically and commercially readily available. In the initial stages of the project, we’ll assess which of these generation types are most viable for the community’s energy requirements.  

As we progress the solution design for the future energy system, the technical considerations and economic viability may mean that some generation types cannot be part of the final solution. For example, wind is no longer an option for Looma and Camballin's future energy system

Community engagement helps us understand each town’s appetite for renewable energy, and feedback will inform the final solution. It’s important to note that while the new system may reduce reliance on fossil fuels, thermal generation may still play a role in meeting demand and supporting reliability during periods of low renewable generation or other challenging conditions.

Planning for a future energy system is complex and takes time and community engagement to gather opinions and thoughts. If the recommended system is approved for delivery, construction would likely commence in 2028.  

Your current power bills are set by tariffs that are heavily subsidised by the government. Introducing renewable energy generation as part of this project may reduce the cost of serving the community but will not directly affect your bills.