The Albanese Government is harnessing more cheaper, cleaner, reliable renewable energy with the new Coburg community battery launched today.
The 400-kilowatt hour (kWh) Coburg battery is helping power 244 local homes and businesses by storing excess rooftop solar during the day and feeding it back into the grid at night.
Co-funded by Jemena, the 118k W/400kWh battery has been delivered by the Albanese Government as part of its $200 million commitment to install 420 batteries nationwide under the Community Batteries for Household Solar program.
Community batteries help to both deliver lower energy costs and reduce the need for costly upgrades to poles and wires across the electricity network, saving consumers even more.
Commissioned by Jemena, the Coburg battery will enable locals - whether they have a solar set up or not - to use locally-generated energy when the grid needs it most.
Households with solar set ups may be able to export more solar as the new battery absorbs excess energy when the sun is shining, helping their rooftop investments.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister Wilson:
"Energy storage is a critical part of our energy transition, ensuring we maximise the opportunities for cheap, clean and reliable renewable energy.
"With the way we power our homes and businesses changing rapidly, our government is getting on with delivering cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy right now.
"The Community Batteries for Household Solar program is making Australia's energy system fairer and ensuring more Aussies can reap rewards from this renewable resource, regardless of their solar or home battery status."
Quotes attributable to Peter Khalil, Member for Wills:
"This new community battery will help put welcome downward pressure on electricity prices for Coburg locals every year.
"The Coburg battery is another great local example of the Albanese Government making the clean energy transition and delivering for the future and for the people of Wills."
