“Community batteries help local communities make better use of rooftop solar by storing excess energy during the day and making it available when it is needed most,” Faris said.
“They can help lower costs, support greater renewable energy uptake and improve the efficiency of the electricity network.”
Faris added that the programme is also generating data on battery performance, costs, business models, customer benefits, and grid impacts, intended to help accelerate the technology’s broader commercial deployment.
The three newly funded projects under Round 2 span different ownership and deployment models.
The YES Group Regional Community Batteries Project will receive AU$10.29 million to deploy 14 community battery storage systems across regional South Australia and New South Wales.
