Canberra Sunshine Energy Storage Project

4 FAQs about Canberra Sunshine Energy Storage Project

What is Sunshine Estate battery energy storage system?

FACT SHEET Sunshine Estate Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) The Project The Sunshine Estate BESS is expected to have a capacity of 120MW with a 4-hour storage duration – this is equivalent to powering around 190,000* households for 4 hours.

Will big battery power a third of Canberra households in 2025?

Canberra Times: ground breaking ceremony, plugging in profits from a big battery. ITP Renewables was engaged by EKU Energy to provide expert planning support throughout the development and delivery phases of the 250 MW Big Canberra Battery system, which will begin powering one-third of Canberra households from 2025.

What is the Big Canberra battery?

The Big Canberra Battery will play a crucial role in managing peak electricity use demand and in supporting the ACT's transition to a more sustainable energy future. For technical specifications of our work on the Big Canberra Battery, or to discuss engaging us on similarly ambitious battery storage projects, please contact our team.

What is the Sunshine Estate Bess project?

The Project The Sunshine Estate BESS is expected to have a capacity of 120MW with a 4-hour storage duration – this is equivalent to powering around 190,000* households for 4 hours. The project will incorporate the latest industry technology and adhere to all safety and hazard regulations set by the State and Australian Government.

Canberra begins construction of battery energy

The large-scale 250 megawatts (MW) battery will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the city of Canberra for

OX2 submits ''Sunshine State'' solar-plus-BESS to

Construction of the solar-plus-storage site is scheduled to begin in late 2027 or 2028 and is expected to last around 18 months.

OX2 seeks green tick for Sunshine State solar and

The project includes a 128 MW PV power plant, featuring approximately 235,000 solar panels, coupled with a battery energy

Advancing Canberra''s Energy Landscape with Community Battery Energy

Over the next year, three new community-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be deployed across Canberra to optimize solar energy usage, stabilize grid

The Big Canberra Battery | Williamsdale Energy

The project will deliver an ecosystem of batteries across the ACT to ensure its electricity grid remains stable, and will help to future-proof the state''s

Electrified Canberra | Solarpunk Cities

The objective was to expand renewable energy storage and future-proof Canberra''s energy supply. The project aims to deliver the next stage of the Big Canberra Battery by establishing a

The Big Canberra Battery | Williamsdale Energy Storage System

The project will deliver an ecosystem of batteries across the ACT to ensure its electricity grid remains stable, and will help to future-proof the state''s electricity security.

FACT SHEET Sunshine Estate Battery Energy Storage

The Project will ensure the on-going supply of energy for residents, business owners and hospitals throughout the region. It will make a substantial contribution to the National Electricity

Canberra Energy Storage Reservoir Progress: Powering

As heatwaves bake grids and storms knock out power lines, the Canberra reservoir serves as an energy insurance policy. During 2024''s “Black Summer 2.0” bushfires, early-stage storage

OX2 seeks green tick for Sunshine State solar and battery project

The project includes a 128 MW PV power plant, featuring approximately 235,000 solar panels, coupled with a battery energy storage system. “The 2.48 ha battery will store up

Canberra Sunshine Energy Storage Project

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

Big Canberra Battery a step closer

The project will support 150 local jobs in the emerging clean energy sector. Battery storage technology is a key component of the ACT''s net-zero emissions future.

OX2 submits ''Sunshine State'' solar-plus-BESS to Australia''s EPBC Act

Construction of the solar-plus-storage site is scheduled to begin in late 2027 or 2028 and is expected to last around 18 months. Operation is slated to start in early 2030.

Canberra begins construction of battery energy storage system

The large-scale 250 megawatts (MW) battery will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the city of Canberra for two hours during peak demand, helping to

Advancing Canberra''s Energy Landscape with

Over the next year, three new community-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be deployed across Canberra to optimize

Electrified Canberra | Solarpunk Cities

The objective was to expand renewable energy storage and future-proof Canberra''s energy supply. The project aims to deliver the next stage of

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