The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has announced it will partner with energy storage specialist Eku Energy to develop a 250 MW/500 MWh grid-scale battery that will help “future proof” the territory’s energy supply by reducing the load on Canberra’s electricity network and increasing network reliability.What is the Big Canberra battery project?“When I first announced the Big Canberra Battery project we had three objectives in mind; grow jobs in our renewable energy sector, create a meaningful revenue stream for the territory and improve energy security for Canberrans – this contract delivers on all three of those objectives,” he said.
Does solar energy storage make economic sense in Canberra?Whether or not solar energy storage makes economic sense for your home in Canberra depends first and foremost on whether or not you already have a solar system, and if you do whether or not you have access to a Territory-supported solar feed-in tariff.
What does the Big Canberra battery mean for EKU energy?The Big Canberra Battery represents a significant milestone for Eku Energy as we celebrate our first GWh of battery energy storage in delivery in Australia. This brings our global portfolio of battery energy storage assets to over 4GWh.
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Will a 250 mw/500 MWh battery 'future proof' Canberra's energy supply?The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has announced it will partner with energy storage specialist Eku Energy to develop a 250 MW/500 MWh grid-scale battery that will help “future proof” the territory’s energy supply by reducing the load on Canberra’s electricity network and increasing network reliability.
How much does a battery energy storage system cost?The estimated $400 million (USD 268 million) grid-scale battery energy storage system, to be deployed at Williamsdale on the ACT’s southeast border, will be developed, built and operated by Eku Energy. Construction is due to start in late 2024 with completion expected in 20
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“When I first announced the Big Canberra Battery project we had three objectives in mind; grow jobs in our renewable energy sector, create a meaningful revenue stream for the territory and improve energy security for Canberrans – this contract delivers on all three of those objectives,” he said.
Whether or not solar energy storage makes economic sense for your home in Canberra depends first and foremost on whether or not you already have a solar system, and if you do whether or not you have access to a Territory-supported solar feed-in tariff.
The Big Canberra Battery represents a significant milestone for Eku Energy as we celebrate our first GWh of battery energy storage in delivery in Australia. This brings our global portfolio of battery energy storage assets to over 4GWh.
The ACT Government is future-proofing Canberra’s energy supply by expanding its renewable energy storage with a new partnership with global specialist energy storage business, Eku Energy, launched by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group.
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has announced it will partner with energy storage specialist Eku Energy to develop a 250 MW/500 MWh grid-scale battery that will help “future proof” the territory’s energy supply by reducing the load on Canberra’s electricity network and increasing network reliability.
The estimated $400 million (USD 268 million) grid-scale battery energy storage system, to be deployed at Williamsdale on the ACT’s southeast border, will be developed, built and operated by Eku Energy. Construction is due to start in late 2024 with completion expected in 2025.
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