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Eku Energy, the UK battery platform of Macquarie''s Green Investment Group (GIG), has received development approval for a 250-MW/500-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Eku Energy, the UK battery platform of Macquarie''s Green Investment Group (GIG), has received development approval for a 250-MW/500-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

What is the Big Canberra battery storage project?

“The aim of the Big Canberra Battery storage project is to increase network reliability by reducing pressure and congestion on the grid, better integrate the increasing supply of renewable energy in the network, reduce electricity price spikes and generate new revenue opportunities for the ACT.”

Will Canberra's big battery power a third of Canberra?

The ACT government announces it's partnering with Eku Energy to deliver the much-hyped Big Canberra Battery which could power one-third of Canberra for two hours.

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)

Will Canberra host a 'big battery'?

Canberra is set to host at least two conventional ‘big battery’ systems, secured as part of power purchase agreements signed with wind farm developers Neoen and GPG.

Will the Big Canberra battery have more capacity than Hornsdale?

The Big Canberra Battery will have more capacity than South Australia's 150 megawatt Hornsdale battery. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall) 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.

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.

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