The ACT's first grid-scale battery, supported by the ACT Government, has been switched on, representing a significant milestone in Canberra's pathway to electrification.
As stated by Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury:
"The ACT continues to be a leader in Australia and the world in our response to climate change and our renewable energy ambition. From the petrol in our cars to the gas cooktops, hot-water systems and heating in our homes, fossil fuels make up a significant proportion of the energy mix in the ACT. As we transition away from fossil fuels, demand for electricity is going to increase.
"We are committed to investing in sustainable energy infrastructure of the future to maintain a stable and reliable energy grid and continue to deliver some of the lowest electricity prices in the country.
"Energy storage and battery technology is a critical component of the city's zero-emissions future as we move towards electrification, so that the ACT continues to benefit from a secure, reliable and affordable energy network.
"Energy storage will play an important role in the reliability of Territory's electricity supply by providing power to help avoid blackouts during periods of high demand and help to mitigate situations when large, interstate fossil-fuel generators fail in heatwave conditions, reducing the amount of electricity available throughout the eastern states."
Read the full release at: https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/rattenbury/2023/canberras-first-grid-scale-battery-switched-on
