Ready to deliver for Canberrans

Benefits:

Powers
1/
3
of Canberra during peaks
Community grants:
$1,000,000
awarded
Size:
250MW / 500MWh

We are looking forward to celebrating this significant milestone with you on November 5.

After nearly two years of construction, the battery is now in operation just ahead of summer. During the event you will hear more about the project and how it will support energy security for the ACT for years to come. You will also learn about the wonderful initiatives that the project is supporting through Eku’s Powering Big Dreams benefits sharing program and meet the people behind them.

For more, please watch the videos below.

An excerpt from The 7 Reasons Why short film

The Stellar Company is one of the grants recipients from the Williamsdale BESS. The funds were used to create a stunning short film about Climate Change using dance, music and breath taking visuals. here is a short snippet where the Williamsdale BESS takes center stage.

About Powering Big Dreams

Powering Big Dreams is Eku’s benefits sharing program, supporting communities where we store and share energy.

Helping environmental initiatives of SACTCG, ARRC and The Stellar Company

Find out more about how the Williamsdale BESS grants restore a river in Tawah, help grow saplings of native species and raise awareness of climate change through dance.

Supporting initiatives of Fearless Women, The Recyclery and Rise Above Cancer

Hear directly about the impact the Williamsdale grants deliver to organisations that help connect, educate and support young women, students and those struggling with a cancer diagnosis.

Supporting initiatives of YWCA, Ozharvest and Vinnies

Learn how the Williamsdale BESS literally changes lives of those in need across Canberra by teaching how to eat healthier even on a small budget and by reducing utility bills close to zero.