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Community Batteries Maloneys Beach

Find out the latest project updates for the Essential Energy Community Batteries project in Maloneys Beach.

FAQs

When will the battery be operational?

The battery must be installed and operational within two years (by March 2025).

What are the benefits?

The project ensures the community benefits through: lower electricity bills, access to storage, supporting lower emissions, increasing storage of excess solar energy and taking pressure off the grid.

Find out the latest project updates for the Essential Energy Community Batteries project in Maloneys Beach.

FAQs

When will the battery be operational?

The battery must be installed and operational within two years (by March 2025).

What are the benefits?

The project ensures the community benefits through: lower electricity bills, access to storage, supporting lower emissions, increasing storage of excess solar energy and taking pressure off the grid.

  • Sneak Peek

    The battery is generally a configuration of six individual cabinets (about the size of a fridge) which are stacked back-to-back in two rows atop a concrete base.

    Below is an example of what they normally look like.

  • Battery Installation

    We're looking to install the battery towards the end of November 2024. We're placing the batteries alongside some of our existing electricity asset along Maloneys Drive near Blue Gum Parade. Construction and installation will take approximately two weeks.

    What should you expect during the construction period?

    • Around three staff on site from our contractor Ventia
    • Trucks, utes and trailers, making beeping noises when reversing
    • A crane
    • Traffic control when lifting batteries into place
    • Use of power tools

    Indicative location of battery

  • Welcome

    Welcome to Essential Energy Community Batteries Maloneys Beach project page.

    You will find useful information and the latest news here. Make sure to register so you can add comments and ask questions.

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    Josh

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Page last updated: 24 Sep 2024, 02:46 AM