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Canberra expands neighbourhood battery network
The batteries will help futureproof the ACT’s electricity network and are an important step in the ACT’s efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2045.
At a glance
Who: Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government; Evoenergy.
What: The latest neighbourhood battery has gone live in Canberra as part of the Big Canberra Battery project, delivered in partnership with Evoenergy. The batteries have a power capacity of between 110 and 220 kilowatts of power. They store between 225 and 450 kilowatt hours of energy.
Why: To futureproof the ACT’s electricity network and contribute towards ACT’s efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2045. They also reduce pressure on the grid, reduce the need for costly network upgrades and ensure Canberrans continue to enjoy secure and reliable renewable electricity.
Where: It is located in Hanlon Crescent, Fadden, near Fadden Primary School and Fadden Shops. The other batteries in the network are in Dickson and Casey.
Canberra’s latest neighbourhood battery has gone live in Fadden, joining others in Dickson and Casey as part of the Big Canberra Battery project, delivered in partnership with Evoenergy.
The battery is located on Hanlon Crescent, near Fadden Primary School and Fadden Shops.
Neighbourhood-scale batteries
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government is exploring more opportunities for neighbourhood-scale batteries across the region.
The batteries will help futureproof the ACT’s electricity network and are an important step in the ACT’s efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2045.
In addition to neighbourhood batteries, the Big Canberra Battery project will deliver an ecosystem of batteries across the ACT
The batteries have a power capacity of between 110 and 220 kilowatts of power. They store between 225 and 450 kilowatt hours of energy. Unlike home batteries, neighbourhood batteries connect to the local electricity network and so benefit the whole community.
They also store excess clean energy from the sun and wind. When energy demand peaks, the batteries release what they have stored. This enhances power quality and expands rooftop solar potential.
The Fadden battery can directly support up to 200 households during peak grid demand and improves grid stability for over 1,400 homes.
In addition to neighbourhood batteries, the Big Canberra Battery project will deliver an ecosystem of batteries across the ACT.
Batteries installed under the project will:
- Help create a smarter, more resilient energy system
- Reduce pressure on the grid
- Reduce the need for costly network upgrades
- Make the best use of renewable energy
- Ensure Canberrans continue to enjoy secure and reliable renewable electricity.
Having different types of batteries in place will help ensure the ACT’s electricity grid remains stable as Canberra grows.
For more information on the project, go to Everyday Climate Choices website.
The Fadden, Dickson and Casey batteries are delivered with funding from the Australian Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar Programme.
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