The agreement provides the framework within which Brightstar will work with Western Power on the development of SWERF projects in the Perth region, according to EDL. "The agreement gives Western Power rights to participate as an equity partner in those SWERF projects and also provides for the purchase by Western Power of the electricity and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)," EDL said. The facility is planned for Maddington, a mixed residential-industrial area. It has attracted widespread community concern, due to alleged health issues associated with emissions.

EDL said SWERF technology works by taking household waste, separating the recycling component and then treating the remainder to produce a gas. The gas is then utilised as a fuel to drive engines that produce green electricity, which is returned to the electricity grid for consumer use, the company added. The proposal is currently going through the community approvals process.