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What is the Big Canberra battery project?
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 financial return for the territory. Building a cleaner future
How much power will the Big Canberra battery deliver?
The Big Canberra Battery will be capable of delivering 250 MW of power – more than a third of Canberra's peak electricity demand. It will be able to deliver this power for two hours. The Big Canberra Battery will have 500 MWh of capacity, which on a single charge could supply 23,400 households with their daily energy use.
Will Canberra's energy supply be future-proofed?
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.
How many jobs will the Big Canberra battery create?
The Big Canberra Battery will have 500 MWh of capacity, which on a single charge could supply 23,400 households with their daily energy use. Approximately 180–200 jobs will also be created through the project. More batteries for Canberra
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.
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.