The ACT Government is building the energy infrastructure our growing city needs to reach net zero with the launch of the Casey Neighbourhood Battery.
The launch marks another important milestone in the rollout of the Big Canberra Battery Project and the ACT’s energy transition as we electrify our city.
The Casey Neighbourhood Battery has an energy-storage capacity of 225kWh and a maximum power output of 110kW, which can power up to 86 nearby households that are connected to the electrical sub-station adjacent to the battery.
The battery joins similar batteries in Dickson and Fadden, forming a growing network of neighbourhood-scale energy storage solutions across the ACT.
Delivered in partnership with Evoenergy, these three batteries are part of the ACT Government’s Big Canberra Battery project and are funded through the Australian Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar Program. Additional funding has also been provided by Evoenergy to support the installation of these batteries.
Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water Suzanne Orr said battery storage was essential to the ACT’s energy transition as we electrify our city and work towards net zero emissions by 2045.
“Wind and solar generate clean electricity, and large-scale batteries allow us to store that energy and support the grid,” Minister Orr said.
“Through the Big Canberra Battery project, the ACT Government is building a network of batteries across the Territory to help future-proof our energy system.”
Minister Orr said that the new neighbourhood batteries will help to deliver a smarter, more resilient energy system.
“Unlike home batteries, neighbourhood batteries connect directly to the local electricity network, storing surplus energy from the grid during the day and releasing it when demand is high,” Minister Orr said.
“Think of it as an energy sponge for the suburbs, these neighbourhood batteries soak up excess energy during the day and release it when it’s needed most.
“Batteries help ease pressure on the grid, support more rooftop solar installation, improve power quality and reliability, and build a cleaner, more resilient energy system for everyone.
“The Casey neighbourhood battery is not only an important piece of energy infrastructure, it also features stunning artwork by Kalara Gilbert, a proud Wiradjuri artist based in Canberra. Her design tells a story of connection to Country through the Bogong Moth and Black Cockatoo, honouring the annual migrations to Tidbinbilla where Nations came together for ceremony, storytelling and renewal,."
Learn more about how we’re building a smarter energy system on the Everyday Climate Choices website.
Find out more about the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water website.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen:
“Community batteries store locally generated, clean, excess solar energy for later use, putting downward pressure on household electricity costs and easing pressure on the grid.”
Attributable to Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury and Member for Fenner, Andrew Leigh MP:
“With support from the Australian Government, neighbourhood batteries let communities store sunshine for later. They boost local solar, ease pressure on the grid and help deliver cleaner, cheaper energy where people live.”
Quotes attributable to Evoenergy CEO John Knox:
“Neighbourhood-scale batteries provide a flexible solution that complements traditional network upgrades.
“These batteries help absorb excess solar energy generated by the neighbourhood, and assist in regulating voltage levels on the network within the local area.
“This project will offer valuable insights on how neighbourhood-scale batteries could be utilised in our network in the future.”
- Statement ends -
