The way has been cleared for construction to begin on a 250 MW / 500 MWh battery energy storage system that will help “future proof” the Australian Capital Territory's energy supply by reducing the load on Canberra's electricity network and increasing network reliability. . The Big Canberra Battery has reached a milestone with a transformer delivered to site. The transformer ensures electricity stored in the battery is converted to the correct voltage for safe use in the grid. Capacity is expected to rise nearly ten times from 2025 levels. This surge is driven by a significant number of projects moving from tendering to execution.
