Canberra 400mwh energy storage project

4 FAQs about Canberra 400mwh 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 project?

Installation is underway on behind-the-meter batteries at nine sites. The Big Canberra Battery project will deliver an ecosystem of batteries across the ACT to ensure that our electricity grid remains stable. The Big Canberra Battery project includes the installation of: installation of behind-the-meter batteries at nine government sites.

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.

What is the Big Canberra battery transformer?

This stored energy will be used to support our electricity grid. The Big Canberra battery transformer was delivered to the Williamsdale site in early September 2025. The transformer ensures electricity stored in the battery is converted to the correct voltage to be safely supplied to the grid.

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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

ACT partners Eku Energy on 500MWh BESS project

The government of the Australian Capital Territory has partnered with Eku Energy to deliver its flagship Big Canberra Battery project.

Macquarie''s Eku gets green light for 500 MWh

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Herbert Smith Freehills advises lenders on the 250 MW / 500 MWh

The Project has been developed by Eku Energy and will be supported by a 15-year innovative revenue swap arrangement with the Australian Capital Territory Government.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises lenders on the 250 MW / 500 MWh

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 located

ACT partners Eku Energy on 500MWh BESS project

The government of the Australian Capital Territory has partnered with Eku Energy to deliver its flagship Big Canberra Battery project.

Big Canberra Battery a step closer

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