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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.

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.

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 with the Development Application approved to deliver the grid-scale battery in Williamsdale.

How much does the Big Canberra battery cost?

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 by the ACT government. Construction will start in late 2024 with completion expected in 2025.

What is the act doing to secure Canberra's energy supply?

Generic artist impression of a utility scale battery project. The ACT Government is further securing Canberra’s energy supply with a new long-term partnership with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group global specialist energy storage team, Eku Energy.

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.

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 …

Neoen doubles size of Canberra big battery, dumps …

"Neoen committed to building a 50MW large-scale battery in the nation''s capital as part of its winning bid in ACT Government''s 2020 renewable energy auction, in which it was awarded a 14 ...

EoI lauched for 250-MW battery project in Canberra

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is looking for contractors for the installation of a 250-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Canberra.

Australia Picks BP, Neoen Projects in Biggest Renewables Tender

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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 ...

ACT says it receives 42 proposals for ground-breaking Canberra Big Battery

A plan to build a 250MW Canberra Big Battery attracts strong ... market for clean energy technologies, particularly battery storage. ... battery system in the ACT before a …

Australian Capital Territory launched tender for 250 MW battery energy …

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has launched a tender for the development and installation of the 250 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Canberra. Named as …

Eku lands contract to deliver 500 MWh Canberra big …

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has announced it will partner with energy storage specialist Eku Energy to develop a 250 MW/500 MWh grid-scale battery that will help "future proof" the territory''s …

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. …

Milestone for Big Canberra Battery

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 …

Construction begins on the 100 MW Capital battery in Canberra

Not to be confused with the planned 250 MW Big Canberra Battery, for which the government is yet to announce a developer, the Neoen''s Capital Battery came about after …

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 …

Eku lands contract to deliver 500 MWh Canberra big battery

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has announced it will partner with energy storage specialist Eku Energy to develop a 250 MW/500 MWh grid-scale battery …

ACT Gov announce new grid-scale 250MW BESS

The Australian Capital Territory Government has signed a partnership agreement with Eku Energy to deliver a 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system …

Big Canberra Battery Project Stream 2: Government Sites

The Territory seeks to engage a qualified and experienced Supplier to provide behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems (BESS) at up to four Territory owned and …

Much-hyped Big Canberra Battery finds an owner as …

The Big Canberra Battery has inched a step closer to being built, with the ACT government announcing it will partner with Eku Energy to deliver the mass-energy storage device. Key points:

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 …

BIG batteries part of Canberra''s next renewable energy plan

The winners of the ACT''s fifth Renewables Reverse Auction will build large scale battery storage systems in the ACT. The big batteries will support the territory''s own grid, …

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 …

Australia''s biggest ever battery storage tender to open this week

The other winners in South Australia were the Zen Energy''s Solar River hybrid project, which will feature a 170 MW /653 MWh battery paired with a 230 MW solar farm, and the 250 MW, 1,000 …

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 …