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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

2024 Nov 04

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Eku Energy wins permit for 250-MW battery in Australia''s ACT

Eku Energy, the UK battery platform of Macquarie''s Green Investment Group (GIG), has obtained development approval for a 250-MW/500-MWh battery energy storage

2024 Dec 09

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Eku Energy Secures Financial Close for Williamsdale Battery Energy

Global energy storage leader Eku Energy today announced it has achieved Financial Close for the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a significant

2024 Jun 19

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Canberra could become its own giant battery new study says

As cities transition away from fossil fuels and energy consumption increases, storing the surplus of renewable energy is becoming a more pressing challenge. The cost of

2026 Jan 16

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From Solar to Storage: Your Guide to Canberra''s Energetic

Canberra is taking bold steps towards a sustainable future, with recent initiatives set to transform how we generate, store, and use energy. Here''s what you, as a Canberra

2024 Oct 04

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Potentia''s 900MWh BESS first to be approved

Image: Potentia Energy. Potentia Energy, a joint venture co-owned by Enel Green Power and INPEX, has secured the first

2024 Oct 28

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3.4GWh of BESS submitted to Australia''s EPBC

Two BESS have been submitted to Australia''s EPBC Act, totalling a potential 3,400MWh of energy storage in Queensland and New

2024 Jan 03

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ACT Battery, our world''s first battery storage

The ACT Battery project in Australia will enhance the quality of supply in the city of Canberra and accelerate the country''s energy

2025 Sep 27

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A 250-home ''virtual big battery'' was switched on in Canberra, Australia last week, allowing residents to sell solar-generated power at a significantly higher price than available to

2025 May 21

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Eku Energy breaks ground on ACT''s biggest BESS

Energy storage developer Eku Energy has started constructing a 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Canberra, the Australian Capital

2025 Jul 25

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Naturgy Commissions Its First Battery Storage Facility Worldwide

"Energy storage will play an important role in the reliability of Territory''s electricity supply by providing power to help avoid blackouts during periods of high demand. The ACT

2025 Oct 29

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Samsung C&T submits plans for 400MWh BESS in

Samsung C&T has submitted plans for a 100MW/400MWh BESS to Australia''s Environment Protection and Biodiversity

2024 Jan 01

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Almost overnight, the US became an oversupply market for ESS

As with most industries treated favorably in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, the domestic energy storage market was awash with new factory announcements.

2025 Aug 07

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Summary of Inflation Reduction Act provisions

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history. IRA''s provisions will finance

2024 Oct 16

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Big clean energy delivery for Canberra

In partnership with Eku Energy, construction is underway on concrete bases for the batteries and the main switching building at

2024 May 14

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JinkoSolar submits 1,440MWh solar-storage site to

JinkoSolar has submitted plans for a 1,440MWh solar-plus-storage project in New South Wales to Australia''s EPBC Act.

2024 Sep 01

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Good, better, BESS: How to build your battery energy storage system

Battery energy storage systems grant us more flexibility, but there are important things to consider when

2026 Feb 22

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Eku Energy breaks ground on ACT''s biggest BESS

Energy storage developer Eku Energy has started constructing a 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in

2024 Sep 25

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Good, better, BESS: How to build your battery energy storage

Battery energy storage systems grant us more flexibility, but there are important things to consider when building a BESS.

2026 Jan 06

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Canberra Energy Storage Reservoir Progress: Powering

Australia''s capital is stepping into the renewable energy spotlight with its ambitious Canberra energy storage reservoir project.

2026 Feb 14

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Advancing Canberra''s Energy Landscape with

With a $1.5 million investment and support from Evoenergy, Canberra''s electricity distribution network service provider, the new

2025 Aug 07

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Eku Energy

The ACT Government is future-proofing Canberra''s energy supply by expanding its renewable energy storage with a new partnership with global specialist energy storage business, Eku

2026 Jan 11

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Canberra could become its own giant battery new

As cities transition away from fossil fuels and energy consumption increases, storing the surplus of renewable energy is

2024 Feb 04

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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

2024 May 07

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Canberra begins construction of battery energy storage system

The large-scale 250 megawatts (MW) battery will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the city of Canberra for two hours during peak demand, helping to

2025 Oct 18

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Australia: Eku Energy Secures 250 MW for Storage in Canberra

Eku Energy has finalized financing for its 250 MW/500 MWh energy storage system in Canberra, contributing to the energy security of the ACT and its ambitious climate goals.

2024 Mar 07

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Australia: Eku Energy Secures 250 MW for

Eku Energy has finalized financing for its 250 MW/500 MWh energy storage system in Canberra, contributing to the energy security of the ACT and its

2024 Jun 03

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Canberra begins construction of battery energy

The large-scale 250 megawatts (MW) battery will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the city of Canberra for

2024 Sep 05

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Canberra new energy storage battery project

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

2025 Feb 17

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4 FAQs about Canberra energy storage new energy

Will Canberra's energy supply be future-proofed?

The ACT Government is future-proofing Canberra’s energy supply by expanding its renewable energy storage with a new partnership with global specialist energy storage business, Eku Energy, launched by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group.

What is the Big Canberra battery project?

The Big Canberra Battery project will provide renewable energy security across the electricity grid. It will help grow the ACT’s renewable energy sector, provide more local employment opportunities, and deliver a positive financial return for the territory. Building a cleaner future

How many megawatts will a battery deliver in Canberra?

The Government says the battery will deliver at least 250 megawatts of power, enough stored renewable energy to supply one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand.

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.