Canberra 200MW energy storage project

Herbert Smith Freehills advises lenders on the 250 MW / 500

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised a syndicate of lenders on the project financing of Eku Energy''s 250MW / 500MWh Big Canberra Battery energy storage system, which will be

2024 Apr 28

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

2024 Sep 08

Construction begins on ACT''s Big Battery

It is expected to be operational in 2026 and will be able to store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand periods.

2025 Dec 19

FRV seeks approval for 200MW solar-plus-storage site in

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) Australia has submitted an environmental referral for a 200MW solar PV project paired with a 550MW/2,200MWh battery energy storage

2024 Dec 02

Australia: Eku Energy Secures 250 MW for Storage in Canberra

The 200 MW Greenwater battery storage project enters execution phase following a $400mn bank financing, marking a strategic milestone in the Pacific Northwest''s energy infrastructure

2025 Sep 24

Much-hyped Big Canberra Battery finds an owner as ACT

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

2025 Oct 05

Much-hyped Big Canberra Battery finds an owner

The Big Canberra Battery has inched a step closer to being built, with the ACT government announcing it will partner with Eku Energy

2025 Sep 27

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

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

2025 Apr 24

Construction begins on ACT''s Big Battery

It is expected to be operational in 2026 and will be able to store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two

2025 Jan 27

Macquarie''s Eku gets green light for 500 MWh

The government said the big battery project will be capable of responding rapidly to network constraints and will be able to store enough

2024 Apr 30

Samsung C&T proposes 200MW grid-scale BESS

The Winton North project will be developed in two phases, comprising a 100MWac solar PV power plant followed by a

2024 Aug 31

Work begins on Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System

In brief: The ACT Government is building a big battery in Williamsdale. Construction has begun, in partnership with Eku Energy. This project is part of larger efforts to

2024 Aug 25

Samsung C&T proposes 200MW grid-scale BESS in Queensland

The Winton North project will be developed in two phases, comprising a 100MWac solar PV power plant followed by a 100MW/200MWh 2-hour battery storage system. Once

2024 Feb 09

Work begins on Williamsdale Battery Energy

In brief: The ACT Government is building a big battery in Williamsdale. Construction has begun, in partnership with Eku Energy.

2025 Apr 15

Big Canberra Battery – Williamsdale BESS

The large-scale battery storage system will deliver 250 megawatts (MW) of power, store renewable energy and support grid reliability. Enough energy to power one-third of

2024 Dec 05

Australia: Eku Energy Secures 250 MW for

The 200 MW Greenwater battery storage project enters execution phase following a $400mn bank financing, marking a strategic milestone in the

2024 Jan 21

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4 FAQs about Canberra 200MW energy storage project

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 is the Big Canberra battery?

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. Eku Energy will design, build, run, and ultimately own the 250-megawatt battery, which will be located at Williamsdale, south of the Tuggeranong town centre.

Will a 250 MW / 500 MWh battery energy storage system 'future proof' Canberra?

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 Canberra’s electricity network and increasing network reliability.

Is Canberra building a big battery in Williamsdale?

The ACT Government is building a big battery in Williamsdale. Construction has begun, in partnership with Eku Energy. This project is part of larger efforts to make Canberra a cleaner, greener city. Construction has begun the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).