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Canberra signs lithium battery project

Contract signed to help deliver Big Battery

The Government has partnered with Eku Energy to deliver the next stage of the Big Canberra Battery with a large-scale battery storage facility in Williamsdale. 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

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Future proofing the ACT''s energy supply with the Big Canberra Battery

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.

Milestone for Big Canberra Battery

The Big Canberra Battery project will provide renewable energy security across the electricity grid. It will help grow the ACT''s renewable energy sector, provide more local employment opportunities, and deliver a positive

Major battery project approved

A grid-scale battery project in Williamsdale has been approved, marking a significant step towards Canberra securing its energy future. The project, a joint effort between the ACT Government and Eku Energy to develop Stream 1 of the Big Canberra Battery Project, will deliver an impressive 250 megawatts (MW) of storage capacity.

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Capital project: plugging in profits from a big battery

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Big Canberra Battery

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

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Future proofing the ACT''s energy supply with the Big Canberra

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

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Macquarie''s Eku wins massive Canberra big battery

The Big Canberra Battery is expected to cost between $300 and $400 million and will be developed, built, and operated by Eku Energy, which beat more than 40 other parties in the tender conducted

Major battery project approved

A grid-scale battery project in Williamsdale has been approved, marking a significant step towards Canberra securing its energy future. The project, a joint effort between

Big Canberra Battery

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Milestone for Big Canberra Battery

ACT Battery, our world''s first battery storage facility, is now

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Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System project

The Williamsdale BESS is part of the ACT Government''s Big Canberra Battery project. It further supports Canberra households in their use of renewable energy and the ACT Government''s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2045. The Williamsdale BESS will provide a range of energy and essential system security services, particularly during the summer season

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''Futureproofing'' power supply: Williamsdale big battery gets

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Macquarie''s Eku wins massive Canberra big battery mandate with

The Big Canberra Battery is expected to cost between $300 and $400 million and will be developed, built, and operated by Eku Energy, which beat more than 40 other parties in the tender conducted

Contract signed to help deliver Big Battery

Capital project: plugging in profits from a big battery

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Canberra signs lithium battery project [PDF]

6 FAQs about [Canberra signs lithium battery project]

How will the Big Canberra battery project work?

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.

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.

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.

Who is building Canberra's biggest battery?

Render of Big Canberra Battery. Image: Eku Energy. The ACT government has selected Macquarie Group’s newly formed global battery group Eku Energy to build one of the largest big batteries in the country in the national capital, and featuring an innovative although secretive financing deal.

Will Canberra's energy supply be future-proof?

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.

What is the Big Canberra battery?

The Big Canberra Battery is one of three big batteries that are either operating, under construction or about to be built in the ACT. The 10MW/20MWh Queenbeyan battery owned by GPG is already operating, while the 100MW/200MWh Capital battery owned by Neoen (pictured above) is nearing completion.