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What is the Big Canberra battery project?

The Big Canberra Battery project aims to deliver 250 MW of ‘large-scale’ battery storage (LSBS) across the ACT. The ACT Government engaged the ANU Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program to undertake a co-design workshop process to help inform the design of the project.

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.

Who is responsible for the Big Canberra battery?

Eku Energy Asia Pacific director and chief investment officer Daniel Burrows said he was "proud and humbled" to be responsible for the delivery of the Big Canberra Battery. "We look forward to delivering safe, secure and reliable energy to the grid," Mr Burrows said.

How is the Victorian big battery project progressing?

For example, the 300 MW Victorian Big Battery Project is progressing with the assistance of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)11. The ACT Government should investigate the current financing arrangements for existing big battery projects and further understand the risk profile of such the related financing.

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

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)

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 1 of the project – a grid-scale battery in Williamsdale.

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