Will a big battery power Canberra?
The government said the big battery project will be capable of responding rapidly to network constraints and will be able to store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand periods. The Williamsdale battery will be developed, built and operated by Macquarie Group offshoot Eku Energy.
What is the Big Canberra battery project?
The Big Canberra Battery project is delivering an ecosystem of batteries at different scales. More information about the Big Canberra Battery is available on the Everyday Climate Choices website. More information on Eku Energy is available on the Eku Energy website.
How much does a battery energy storage system cost?
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.
Why should we invest in the Big Canberra battery?
By investing in projects like the Big Canberra Battery, we’re supporting economic growth, generating an ongoing supply of reliable revenue, creating local jobs, and attracting new investment in clean technology. “Our partnership with Eku Energy is a crucial step in the fight against climate change.
Why is the Big Canberra battery a significant milestone for EKU energy?
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.
Will a 250 MW / 500 MWh battery energy storage system 'future proof' Canberra?
The way has been cleared for construction to begin on a 250 MW / 500 MWh battery energy storage system that will help “future proof” the Australian Capital Territory’s energy supply by reducing the load on Canberra’s electricity network and increasing network reliability.
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Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System project
Located at Williamsdale in the south of Canberra, the battery will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours 1 during peak demand periods, increasing energy security and reliability for Canberrans. The Williamsdale BESS is part of the ACT Government''s Big Canberra Battery project. It further supports Canberra ...
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It will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand. The project uses an Australia-first revenue-sharing model in which the government will receive an expected $20-25 million a year from revenue generated by the Williamsdale BESS''s participation in the National Electricity Market.
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