Ausgrid’s investment in two 5MW batteries is being spruiked as potentially saving energy customers in a major section of southwest Sydney around $200 a year.
The batteries will bring the bill relief to areas in Bankstown, Yagoona, Padstow, Riverwood, Roselands, Revesby, Punchbowl Mount Lewis, Condell Park and Beverly Hills.
“At Ausgrid, our priority is ensuring that the transition to renewable energy is both equitable and affordable for all our customers. By investing in shared infrastructure, we are empowering local families to take control of their energy costs while building a more resilient network for the future,” said Ausgrid Chairman, Dr Helen Nugent AC.
The Bankstown battery further expands Ausgrid’s Energy Storage as a Service (ESaaS) initiative offered in partnership with Origin Energy and EnergyAustralia.
“Community batteries can offer cheaper bills for the local community, more effective management of the local network, and support more renewables into the grid. These benefits can be stacked – making it a cost-effective investment that provides positive benefits for everyone,” said Ausgrid’s Group Executive Distributed Services, Rob Amphlett Lewis.
Twelve other community batteries have been launched within Beacon Hill, Bexley North, Bondi, Cabarita, Cameron Park, Cammeray, Cooranbong, Narara, Warriewood, North Epping, Peats Ridge and elsewhere in Bankstown, with more planned in coming months.
ESaaS is also now available for customers near smaller pole-top community batteries in Adamstown, Bankstown, Blackwall, Canada Bay, Hurlstone Park, Kurnell, Lidcombe, Lindfield and Maitland.
