Ngaangk Boodja Battery & Solar Farm

642 MWh Battery & 158MW (DC) Solar

Ngaangk Boodja Battery & Solar Farm

Is a proposed Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development by Nomad Energy and Atmos Renewables in the Shire of Merredin, Western Australia. The name Ngaangk Boodja (prounounced ng-ahngk bood-jah) translates to ‘Sun Country’ in the Noongar language of South West WA.

The Shire of Merredin has become a prominent renewable energy hub within the WA Wheatbelt, benefiting from well-established transmission infrastructure and a cooperative local government. The proposed project is situated approximately 10 km southwest of Merredin, strategically located next to an existing substation, our Merredin BESS Project (currently under construction), and in close proximity to the Merredin Solar Farm—one of WA’s largest operational solar facilities.

Planned to commence operations in the latter half of 2029, the Ngaangk Boodja Battery & Solar Farm will contribute to greater renewable energy integration for Western Australia. As a hybrid generation project, it will deliver power to the grid during daylight hours and extend well into the evening through its co-located battery system; improving grid stability, reliability, and energy availability across the SWIS.

100MW

power output

130,000

homes powered

642MWh

energy storage

2029

Year start operating

“The Shire of Merredin is becoming a place of excellence for renewable energy projects and is currently home to two Solar Farms as well as the Collgar Wind Farm”
— Merredin CEO

Project Timeline

The project site was identified in 2023 as an ideal location to expand on Merredin’s growing portfolio of renewable energy facilities.

It is currently in the development phase, ahead of seeking Development Approval. Key project milestones are outlined below.

Local community engagement is a cornerstone of the project’s approach. Building on the strong relationships established through the Merredin BESS project, the Ngaangk Boodja will deliver additional local benefits to the Merredin and Wheatbelt community.

Local businesses are expected to experience increased activity during construction, with demand for accommodation, catering, transport, and general supplies to support the project workforce and visitors. In addition, there will be opportunities for technical services, trade contractors, and local suppliers to contribute to project delivery.

For more information on upcoming opportunities, or to register interest in participating, please contact us using the form below.

A community information drop in session is being held at the Merredin Community Resource Center on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:30pm.

Drop in to find out more and chat with members of the project team.

Community

  • Q: Where did the name come from?
    A: Ngaangk Boodja means “Sun Country” in the Noongar language of the South West of Western Australia. The name came about during consultations with local Njaki Njaki people and reflects the strong cultural, environmental and landscape connection of the area, as well as the project’s focus on solar energy.

    This name also clearly differentiates the project from the existing renewable energy facilities already operating in Merredin — the Merredin Solar Farm and the Merredin BESS (Battery Energy Storage System).

    Q: How do you pronounce it?
    A: Ngaangk - /ŋaːŋk/

    • /ŋ/ = “ng” sound at the start (as in “sing”),

    • /aː/ = long “aah”,

    • final /ŋk/ is a nasal/stop cluster.

    Boodja - /ˈbʊːdʒə/ or /ˈbuːdʒa/

    • depending on dialect pronunciation (both accepted).

    Ngaangk Boodja - /ŋaːŋk ˈbuːdʒa/

    Q: How big is it physically?
    A: The project site is ~ 230ha which is half the land area of the nearby Merredin Solar Farm.
    The project will contain ~ 250,000 solar panels along with ~ 150 Battery / Inverter structures.

    Q: How big is it technically?
    A: The project comprises both a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The Solar component will be ~ 158MW DC. The BESS will be ~ 642 MWh (which means it can export 100MW of power continuously for over 6 hours)

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