Canberra wind and solar energy storage project

Giant Canberra battery gets approval to help

Jul 25, 2024 · A giant battery project that will help get the national capital get off gas and reach its net zero target has won development approval.

2025 Jun 30

The Big Canberra Battery | Williamsdale Energy Storage

2 days ago · ITP Renewables was engaged by EKU Energy to provide expert planning support throughout the development and delivery phases of the 250 MW Big Canberra Battery system,

2026 Jan 26

Naturgy commissions its first battery storage

Feb 2, 2023 · Naturgy has successfully connected its first battery storage facility in the world to the grid, a historical milestone for the company in

2025 Oct 31

The Big Canberra Battery | Williamsdale

2 days ago · ITP Renewables was engaged by EKU Energy to provide expert planning support throughout the development and delivery phases of the

2024 Mar 09

Advancing Canberra''s Energy Landscape with Community Battery Energy

Jan 13, 2025 · With a $1.5 million investment and support from Evoenergy, Canberra''s electricity distribution network service provider, the new project aims to bring energy storage closer to

2024 Aug 16

Macquarie''s Eku gets green light for 500

Jul 23, 2024 · The way has been cleared for construction to begin on a 250 MW / 500 MWh battery energy storage system that will help "future proof"

2025 Apr 02

Big Canberra Battery

4 days ago · 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. Renewable energy

2024 Feb 27

Energy storage canberra

Energy storage is a technology that holds energy at one time so it can be used at another time. Building more energy storage allows renewable energy sources like wind and solar to power

2024 Feb 03

Giant Canberra battery gets approval to help wean national

Jul 25, 2024 · A giant battery project that will help get the national capital get off gas and reach its net zero target has won development approval.

2024 Oct 16

Naturgy commissions its first battery storage facility

Feb 2, 2023 · Naturgy has successfully connected its first battery storage facility in the world to the grid, a historical milestone for the company in the renewables business. The ACT Battery

2025 Oct 02

Powering Canberra''s Future: The Role of Battery Energy Storage

Aug 13, 2025 · The Big Canberra Battery Project: A Game-Changer The Big Canberra Battery initiative underscores the region''s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045. At its

2024 Jan 24

Advancing Canberra''s Energy Landscape with

Jan 13, 2025 · With a $1.5 million investment and support from Evoenergy, Canberra''s electricity distribution network service provider, the new

2024 Mar 03

Macquarie''s Eku gets green light for 500 MWh Canberra big

Jul 23, 2024 · 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

2026 Jan 21

Canberra Energy Storage Reservoir Progress: Powering

Why the Canberra Energy Storage Project Is Making Headlines Australia''s capital is stepping into the renewable energy spotlight with its ambitious Canberra energy storage reservoir project.

2025 Jul 06

Canberra begins construction of battery

Nov 27, 2024 · "The construction of the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System is a significant milestone in the Act''s journey toward a more

2024 Jan 10

Canberra begins construction of battery energy storage system

Nov 27, 2024 · "The construction of the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System is a significant milestone in the Act''s journey toward a more sustainable future," said Act chief

2024 Nov 10

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4 FAQs about Canberra wind and solar energy storage project

What is the Big Canberra battery project?

The Big Canberra Battery project will deliver an ecosystem of batteries across the ACT to ensure that our electricity grid remains stable. The Big Canberra Battery project includes: The large-scale battery storage system in Williamsdale will deliver 250 megawatts (MW) of power, store renewable energy and support grid reliability.

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. Renewable energy such as 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 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.

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.