Centurion’s off-grid battery electric truck infrastructure project in Perth will be used to support its fleet of 30 battery electric rigid and prime mover trucks.
The site will be powered by off-grid energy, which the company says is part of a broader vision to reduce its emissions.
Centurion is installing charging equipment, integrated energy generation and storage infrastructure in the form of solar array and battery, at their Hazelmere depot in east Perth.
This development is being built in partnership with Cape Dunstans, which offers material processing, logistics, and infrastructure solutions.
Centurion’s battery electric fleet will operate with off-grid emissions free energy.
The project has been made possible through funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), as part of their investments to accelerate Australia’s transition to renewable energy and sustainable heavy transport.
The infrastructure will be built across two locations at the depot, with the North site scheduled for completion in December 2025 and electric trucks operating from January 2025. The entire project will reach full operation by mid-2025.
Centurion chief executive officer Justin Cardaci said that the company is actively developing and implementing a decarbonisation strategies aimed at aligning its operations with the broader energy transition.
“We are excited to break ground on this landmark project, which showcases our commitment to sustainability and innovation within the transport sector. This project is a key step towards the future, and it wouldn’t be possible without the expertise and collaboration of Cape Dunstans. Together, we’re leading the way in delivering freight solutions operating from clean green energy.”
Greg Hutchinson, Cape Dunstans chief executive officer, added that the company’s involvement in this project underlines their commitment to delivering forward-thinking infrastructure solutions for the resources, utilities, and infrastructure sector.
Cape Dunstans is supporting the project through infrastructure works including the provision of 4.4-megawatt rooftop solar arrays, 10.32 megawatt hour battery capacity and 15 dual port slow and fast chargers.
“Seeing this project through from concept to completion is a testament to Cape Dunstans expertise, and we are proud to play a key role in supporting Centurion as they embark on a game-changing transition to off-grid, battery-electric logistics,” said Hutchinson.