Canberra Station Energy Storage System Project

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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.

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Construction begins on the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System

The ACT Government in partnership with global energy storage leader Eku Energy, has today celebrated the start of the construction on the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Positioned within the Evoenergy distribution network, the start of construction is a significant milestone for the ACT''s commitment to a net-zero future.

About Canberra Station 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.

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How will Canberra's new battery storage system work?

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.

What is the Big Canberra battery project?

Through this, three medium-sized neighbourhood-scale batteries will be installed in Casey, Dickson and Fadden. A battery operator will be selected in late 2024 following a procurement process. The Big Canberra Battery project will provide renewable energy security across the electricity grid.

How will battery storage affect Canberra's electricity grid?

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.

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.

Is Canberra building a big battery in Williamsdale?

The ACT Government is building a big battery in Williamsdale. Construction has begun, in partnership with Eku Energy. This project is part of larger efforts to make Canberra a cleaner, greener city. Construction has begun the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

How much does a battery energy storage system cost?

This 250-megawatt (MW), 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) is part of the Big Canberra Battery project and can 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 and will be developed, built, and operated by Eku Energy.