Eku Energy reaches Financial Close on Williamsdale BESS in ACT
14 Nov, 2024. Global energy storage specialist Eku Energy has announced reaching financial close for its Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located in the Australian
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The ACT government''s Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program, initially launched in 2016, is one of the most ambitious battery storage incentive schemes in Australia, aiming to subsidise the installation of batteries for
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Australian Govt Picks Eku Energy for Canberra''s 500
"The Big Canberra Battery represents a significant milestone for Eku Energy as we celebrate our first gigawatt-hour of battery energy storage in delivery in Australia," he said. Eku Energy came into being in 2022 and boasts
An energy boost in ''milliseconds'' promised as the Big
Expected to be online in 2025, the battery energy storage system will cost between $300 million and $400 million and could hold enough energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during
Contract signed to help deliver Big Battery
The 250-megawatt (MW), 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) is expected to store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand periods. The
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ACT Next Gen Energy Storage Program Has Now Officially Closed
The Next Generation (Next Gen) energy storage program in Canberra, ACT, has officially come to a close after achieving its target of integrating large-scale batteries into the grid.The
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How much does a big Canberra battery cost?
Expected to be online in 2025, the battery energy storage system will cost between $300 million and $400 million and could hold enough energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand. Chief Minister Andrew Barr has signed a partnership with Eku Energy's Daniel Burrows for the Big Canberra Battery. (ABC News: Patrick Bell)
How much does a battery energy storage system cost?
The 250-megawatt (MW), 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) is expected to store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand periods. The BESS will cost between $300 and $400 million to build and will be developed, built and operated by Eku Energy.
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.
What does the Big Canberra battery mean for EKU energy?
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 portfolio of battery energy storage assets to over 4GWh.
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. The development application has been approved to deliver Stream 1 of the project – a grid-scale battery in Williamsdale. This ACT Government has partnered with Eku Energy on this project. Construction will begin later this year.
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.