Melbourne, VIC anticipates future renewable energy storage needs with Power Melbourne pilot

Melbourne, VIC Power Melbourne Pilot Energy Storage

Planning

The goal of Power Melbourne is to create a citywide network of neighborhood batteries. A 2022 trial in the Melbourne Innovation District will evaluate the logistical and technical needs for this network. City leaders plan engagement campaigns with residents and business owners as they search for future pilot locations. Power Melbourne will build toward storage capacity of 5 megawatts by 2024 and support city efforts at 100% renewable power by 2030.

Energy Solutions Infrastructure Resiliency Pilot / POC

Melbourne, VIC

City in Victoria

Australia

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Community batteries to Power Melbourne - City of Melbourne

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