Progress

Canberra solar container battery Project Progress

The transformer ensures electricity stored in the battery is converted to the correct voltage for safe use in the grid. The Big Canberra Battery is on track to be operational. . The Big Canberra Battery has reached a milestone with a transformer delivered to site. The Big Canberra Battery will help deliver clean, reliable power and create jobs for the. . 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. Canberra Times: ground breaking ceremony, plugging in profits from a big battery. This is enough energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand periods. The 250 megawatts (MW) / 500 MWh Williamsdale BESS will support the uptake of renewable energy in the ACT and deliver energy security and reliability.