Project EnergyConnect (PEC) is a landmark 900-kilometre interconnector that unites the electricity grids of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia for the first time. The aluminium used in the busbars for Project EnergyConnect is sourced from Capral, not just as a supplier, but as a trusted long-term partner to PLP.
Adam Talbot, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at PLP Australia, said, "If there is an event that impacts the power network like what happened in South Australia a few years back, a line like this will help redirect power from other states so electricity can be restored quickly."
From the outset of the project, Capral collaborated closely with PLP's engineering team to identify and supply the optimal aluminium alloys, ensuring the material met the specific mechanical strength and performance demands required for the substations. Designed to enhance energy security and reliability, this transformative project stretches 700 kilometres through New South Wales and 200 kilometres into South Australia, making it one of the country's most extensive energy infrastructure undertakings.
Engineered to strengthen grid resilience and support the transition to renewable energy, the interconnector also serves a crucial role in safeguarding against large-scale energy disruptions.
