Canberra battery is a storage battery

Eku Energy

Dec 4, 2025 · 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

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Big Canberra Battery – Williamsdale BESS

Nov 11, 2025 · Overview 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

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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.

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Milestone for Big Canberra Battery

Jul 23, 2024 · 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

2024 Apr 10

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.

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ACT Battery, our world''s first battery storage

Feb 2, 2023 · We successfully connected the world''s first battery storage facility to the grid, a historic milestone for GPG in the renewables

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Naturgy Commissions Its First Battery Storage Facility

Feb 10, 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

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Canberra begins construction of battery energy storage system

Nov 27, 2024 · The large-scale 250MW battery will reportedly store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the city of Canberra for two hours during peak demand.

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Naturgy Commissions Its First Battery Storage

Feb 10, 2023 · Naturgy has successfully connected its first battery storage facility in the world to the grid, a historical milestone for the company in

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Jul 23, 2024 · 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

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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"

2024 Jan 13

The Big Canberra Battery | Williamsdale

2 days ago · Battery storage integration with the grid will ensure the continued growth of renewable energy in australia For technical

2024 Feb 04

Canberra begins construction of battery

Nov 27, 2024 · The large-scale 250MW battery will reportedly store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the city of Canberra for two hours

2024 Feb 18

The Big Canberra Battery | Williamsdale Energy Storage

2 days ago · Battery storage integration with the grid will ensure the continued growth of renewable energy in australia For technical specifications of our work on the Big Canberra

2025 Jul 21

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

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

2024 Jan 09

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

Feb 2, 2023 · We successfully connected the world''s first battery storage facility to the grid, a historic milestone for GPG in the renewables business. The ACT Battery project in Australia

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4 FAQs about Canberra battery is a storage battery

What is the Big Canberra battery?

The Big Canberra Battery will play a crucial role in managing peak electricity use demand and in supporting the ACT’s transition to a more sustainable energy future. For technical specifications of our work on the Big Canberra Battery, or to discuss engaging us on similarly ambitious battery storage projects, please contact our team.

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.

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.

What is stream 1 of the Big Canberra battery project?

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.