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The ACT Government''s partnership with Eku Energy to develop Stream 1 of the Big Canberra Battery Project in Williamsdale will commence construction later this year. The grid-scale battery will deliver 250MW of storage, support grid reliability and help to integrate greater amounts of renewable generation.
Eku Energy has secured financing for its 250 MW/500 MWh Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Canberra. The project will enhance the Australian Capital Territory''s (ACT) energy security and support its climate goals. The Williamsdale BESS will store renewable energy and supply it during peak demand.
Eku Energy has secured financing for its 250 MW/500 MWh Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Canberra. The project will enhance the Australian
The ACT Government''s partnership with Eku Energy to develop Stream 1 of the Big Canberra Battery Project in Williamsdale will commence construction later this year. The
With the Clean Energy Finance Corporation confirming $1.9 billion in renewable generation, transmission and storage investment over 2022-23 there are positive signals to the market that Australia
The ACT''s first grid-scale battery, supported by the ACT Government, has been switched on, representing a significant milestone in Canberra''s pathway to electrification. Located in Beard,
Over 11,281 small-scale systems have been installed in Canberra, ACT with a collective capacity of 10,631 kW. Around one in ten households in Canberra, ACT, generates solar power through rooftop installations, contributing to the territory''s goal of reaching and maintaining 100% renewable energy.
The Big Canberra Battery project includes the installation of: a large-scale battery energy storage system in Williamsdale; installation of behind-the-meter batteries at nine government sites. The large-scale battery storage system will deliver 250 megawatts (MW) of power, store renewable energy and support grid reliability. This is enough
The Australian Capital Territory (Act) Government and global energy storage firm Eku Energy have begun construction on the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (Bess). The large-scale 250 megawatts (MW) battery will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the city of Canberra for two hours during peak demand, helping to
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The objective was to expand renewable energy storage and future-proof Canberra''s energy supply. The project aims to deliver the next stage of the Big Canberra Battery by establishing a large-scale battery storage facility in Williamsdale.
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The objective was to expand renewable energy storage and future-proof Canberra''s energy supply. The project aims to deliver the next stage of the Big Canberra Battery by establishing a
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The ACT''s first grid-scale battery, supported by the ACT Government, has been switched on, representing a significant milestone in Canberra''s pathway to electrification. Located in Beard, the battery has enough storage to power approximately 3,000 homes for two hours and is now fully operational as part of the National Electricity Market
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Battery energy storage developer Eku Energy has seen its development application for a 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), approved. The BESS, located at Williamsdale in the south of Canberra, is part of the ACT government''s Big Canberra Battery initiative, which aims to deliver an
The Australian Capital Territory (Act) Government and global energy storage firm Eku Energy have begun construction on the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System
The ACT Government has reached a major milestone in its work to future-proof Canberra''s energy supply. The development application has been approved to deliver Stream 1 of the project – a grid-scale battery in Williamsdale.
Canberra is leading the way in sustainable energy with exciting community batteries and energy storage initiatives. The recent installation of three new batteries in Casey, Dickson, and Fadden will enhance energy accessibility for residents, allowing
The 250-megawatt (MW), 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) is expected to store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand periods. The
6.5-7GW of BESS has been deployed in California, Texas, the UK and Australia at the time of writing. Image: Chris Hunkeler / Flickr. Alongside its many benefits, growing deployments of energy storage will pose complex challenges around availability of data and resource planning for grid and distribution network operators.
Battery energy storage developer Eku Energy has seen its development application for a 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), approved. The BESS,
The 250-megawatt (MW), 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) is expected to store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand periods. The BESS will cost between $300 and $400 million to build and will be developed, built and operated by Eku Energy. Construction will start in
The ACT government has identified energy storage and battery technology as key to the city''s planned shift to full electrification. The government plans to electrify Canberra with renewable electricity over the next two decades.
Selection of the battery operator will be made in late 2024 following a procurement process. The Big Canberra Battery project will provide renewable energy security across the electricity grid, help the ACT grow its renewable energy sector, provide more local employment opportunities, and deliver a positive financial return for the Territory.
The large-scale battery storage system will deliver 250 megawatts (MW) of power, store renewable energy and support grid reliability. This is enough energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand periods. Behind-the-meter batteries will be installed to help power essential services across nine government sites.
The ACT Government has reached a major milestone in its work to future-proof Canberra’s energy supply. The development application has been approved to deliver Stream 1 of the project – a grid-scale battery in Williamsdale. This ACT Government has partnered with Eku Energy on this project. Construction will begin later this year.
Battery storage will play an increasing role in Canberra’s electricity grid as we move towards electrifying our city and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045. Wind and solar energy make electricity that large-scale batteries can store. Batteries help support the electricity grid when the sun and wind can’t.
Quote attributable to Eku Energy CEO, Dan Burrows: "The Big Canberra Battery represents a significant milestone for Eku Energy as it marks our first GWh of projects in delivery in Australia. We are proud to be working in partnership with the ACT Government to deliver the development of the first stream of the Big Canberra Battery.
Generic artist impression of a utility scale battery project. The ACT Government is further securing Canberra’s energy supply with a new long-term partnership with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group global specialist energy storage team, Eku Energy.
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