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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.

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.

What's going on with Canberra's big battery?

"We look forward to delivering safe, secure and reliable energy to the grid," Mr Burrows said. The ACT government announces it's partnering with Eku Energy to deliver the much-hyped Big Canberra Battery which could power one-third of Canberra for two hours.

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.

Who is delivering the Big Canberra battery in Williamsdale?

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.

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

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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.

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Milestone for Big Canberra Battery

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Macquarie''s Eku gets green light for 500 MWh …

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 …

Macquarie''s Eku wins massive Canberra big battery …

ACT chooses Macquarie''s new battery group Eku Energy to build one of the biggest batteries in Australia, in unique revenue sharing deal.

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

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