Eku said the Rangebank battery is the second largest in Victoria – behind Neoen''s 300 MW/450 MWh Victoria Big Battery – but the new site is sure to be overtaken soon. Projects in the pipeline include an approved 350 MW/700 MWh site being developed in western Victoria by Melbourne-headquartered ACEnergy.
Battery storage is a critical enabler of the clean energy transition, helping to cost-effectively integrate renewable energy at scale while providing vital flexibility to increase the resilience and reliability of electricity systems globally. Eku Energy is a specialist energy storage business established to meet the growing need for
Energy storage developer Eku Energy is set to begin construction on two new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK totalling 130 megawatt-hours (MWh).. An order has been placed with NHOA Energy, a business unit of NHOA Group (formerly Engie EPS), for the delivery of two stand-alone battery systems for projects in Basildon in Essex and
The Maldon battery is part of Eku Energy''s broader portfolio of British BESS projects. The company in July announced it was ready to start construction on two stand-alone battery storage projects totalling 130 MWh in the UK, where it has plans to further grow its footprint. Choose your newsletter by Renewables Now. Join for free!
Located in Essex, England, this project marks Eku Energy''s first commercially operational battery storage project in the UK. The deployed storage system features a rapid response capability of 350
The big battery contract is another coup for the newly formed Eku Energy, which only just received its FIRB approval last week, but will inherit other Macquarie and Green Investment Group battery
Global battery storage company Eku Energy intends to expand its global energy storage capacity to 9 gigawatt hours (GWh) by 2028. This ambitious target marks a substantial increase from the current 1.3GWh,
Maldon is a 40MW/40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located in Essex, England providing vital flexibility to enable more renewable energy generation and increase the resilience of the UK electricity network. The Maldon BESS owned by Eku Energy, will be serviced and maintained by Trina Storage and is anticipated to operate for more
The European Commission has cleared an investment by Canadian pension fund BCI into Eku Energy, a new utility-scale BESS platform launched by Macquarie last year. The deal was approved last week (10
Eku Energy''s APAC technical lead Nick Morley, speaking in a panel discussion on the Japanese market at Energy Storage Summit Asia 2024 last month. Image: Solar Media. Macquarie-backed Eku Energy has completed the financing on its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Japan.
Energy storage developer Eku Energy has started constructing a 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). A groundbreaking ceremony was held today (22 November), with the recently re-elected ACT chief minister Andrew Barr in attendance.
The Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is located in Oaza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The 30MW/120MWh battery is Eku''s first in Japan, and the company has agreed a 20-year offtake agreement for the project with Tokyo Gas.
Situated within the Rangebank Business Park in Melbourne''s southeast, the Rangebank Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) provides 200MW / 400MWh capacity of reliable and flexible energy to Victorians since completion in late 2024. Jointly developed by Eku Energy and Shell Energy with minority equity partner, Perfection Private, the grid
The agreement, signed on 28th June 2023, secures Eku Energy exclusivity over 1GW of battery storage projects in Italy. As part of the agreement, Eku Energy is already funding projects with a combined capacity in excess of 100MW in the South of Italy, a region with high levels of renewable penetration and an increasingly congested grid.
Eku Energy has partnered with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government to deliver a 250 megawatt (MW) / 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS). Located at Williamsdale in the south of Canberra, the battery will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours 1 during peak demand periods
Macquarie Asset Management''s Green Investment Group has today announced the launch of Eku Energy, a global battery storage platform; Upon completion of the launch in all proposed jurisdictions, Eku Energy will have 190 MWh of flexible storage capacity under construction and a further development pipeline of more than 3 GWh across the United
The ACT Government and Eku Energy announced that construction has commenced for the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at a sod turning ceremony today. The 250 MW / 500 MWh Williamsdale BESS will support the uptake of renewable energy in the ACT and deliver energy security and reliability. It is expected to be operational in 2026 and will be able
The project will play a crucial role in the ACT''s transition to renewable energy and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045. Credit: Phonlamai Photo/Shutterstock. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government and Eku Energy have officially commenced construction of the Williamsdale Battery
According to Eku, this project is Victoria''s second largest BESS and marks the company''s third commissioned battery globally, further solidifying its presence in the energy storage sector. "Rangebank BESS represents a significant achievement for Eku Energy and further demonstrates our commitment to advancing battery storage solutions
Eku Energy, the London-headquartered joint developer of the 250 MW/500 MWh Williamsdale battery energy storage system (BESS), has committed AUD 500,000 to the battery storage and grid integration (BSGI) program at Australian National University (ANU).. The cash will support R&D activity to enhance future uptake and integration of battery storage
The 30MW/120MWh battery is Eku''s first in Japan, and the company has agreed a 20-year offtake agreement for the project with Tokyo Gas. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2024 and the battery is expected to begin operating in July 2026. Once live the BESS will be capable of storing enough electricity to power
Battery energy storage developer Eku Energy has reached a financial close for 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The 2-hour duration Williamsdale BESS will utilise Tesla Megapack BESS units and connect to the Evoenergy electricity distribution network. It will be registered to
Eku Energy is a global energy storage business on a mission, working to facilitate the delivery of safe, secure, reliable clean energy worldwide. As the world races towards net zero, demand for battery storage is increasing, with global capacity expected to increase seven times over to
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Image: Solar Media. The European Commission has cleared an investment by Canadian pension fund BCI into Eku Energy, a new utility-scale BESS platform launched by Macquarie last year. The deal was approved last week (10 March) by the Director-General for Competition at the EC, the EU’s executive arm.
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