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GENUSPLUS GROUP LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2025
Jun 15, 2025
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Capital/Financing Update
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ASX Release 16 June 2025 For immediate release to the market
GENUS AWARDED MERREDIN BESS AND SUBSTATION WORKS
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Genus has been awarded a contract by Atmos Renewables for the Balance of Plant Engineering and Procurement of the Merredin BESS and Substation in Western Australia.
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Contract for the BOP Merredin BESS and Substation Works worth approximately $65 million
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The Merredin BESS and Substation will be a flagship project for Atmos Renewables
National essential power and communications infrastructure provider GenusPlus Group Ltd (ASX: GNP) ( Genus or the Company ) has been awarded a contract by Atmos Renewables to perform the design and construction of the Merredin Battery Energy Storage System ( Merredin BESS ) and Substation Works in Western Australia ( Project ). The contract is subject to the issue by Atmos Renewables of a notice to proceed immediately upon the project achieving financial close in the coming weeks.
The 100MW 4-hour Merredin BESS Project site is located approximately 7.5km south-west of the town of Merredin which is approximately 230 km east of Perth in the West Australian Wheatbelt. The 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System will provide valuable support to the grid network and contribute to enhancing security of supply in the Western Australian Electricity Market. The site is 4km south of the Great Eastern Highway along the Bruce Rock – Merredin Road and is adjacent to the Merredin Solar Farm to the southeast.
Genus will undertake the detailed design, procurement, installation and associated civil works for the Project, with the contract having an approximate value of $65 million to be delivered over a 18-month period commencing from receipt by Genus of a notice to proceed, with the Project expected to be completed in early 2027. Genus will engage with circa 70 personnel to complete the Project using significant local content from Western Australia.
Genus Managing Director David Riches said Genus was pleased to be increasing its presence in the Battery Energy Storage Market through its involvement in the delivery of this important project and building on its relationship with Atmos Renewables.
“ Genus is pleased to be increasing its presence in the Renewable Market through its involvement in this flagship project which is aimed at providing significant benefits to Western Australians. The award of this contract highlights the strength of our customer relationships and our reputation for reliable delivery, and the Company looks forward to building on its relationship with Atmos Renewables .”
The Board of the Company has authorised the release of this announcement to the market.
For more information:
INVESTOR ENQUIRIES
David Riches [email protected] +61 8 9390 6999
Damian Wright [email protected] +61 8 9390 6999
08 9390 6999 Level 1, 63-69 Abernethy Road, Belmont WA 6104 www.genus.com.au
GenusPlus Group Ltd | ABN 86 620 283 561
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ASX Release 16 June 2025 For immediate release to the market
ABOUT GENUSPLUS
GenusPlus Group Ltd is a specialist power and communications infrastructure and services provider operating across Australia. With years of practical experience across Australia, we design, build and maintain electrical transmission and distribution networks, substations and battery systems.
We enable customers to integrate new generation technology into traditional networks and support emerging networking solutions, meeting the demands of a carbon neutral economy.
Capitalising on our expertise in power networks and using the world’s best knowledge and technology, we also specialise in delivering integrated, efficient and scalable communication network solutions, including network design, and fixed and wireless infrastructure supported by real time network management expertise and capability.
Further information is available at www.genus.com.au.
08 9390 6999 Level 1, 63-69 Abernethy Road, Belmont WA 6104 www.genus.com.au
GenusPlus Group Ltd | ABN 86 620 283 561
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