Community batteries help customers share power in their neighbourhoods, whether they have solar or not.
Community batteries can provide benefits to customers and the local electricity network by charging at times of the day when there is low electricity demand and discharging when demand is high.
If you intend to connect a community battery to our network, there are some things you will need to confirm before lodging your application, including:
We recommend you speak to a registered electrical contractor or consultant as part of your feasibility study.
Once your scope is ready and your land is confirmed, we will conduct a connection study and issue you with a connection agreement. Your CitiPower or Powercor contact will guide you through the process from planning to commissioning. Under this model, the project proponent covers all costs and operations. You can enquire about connecting a community battery via the form below.
Until June 2026, we’re offering a trial network tariff for new community batteries. This tariff, designed for third party-owned batteries with a capacity of less than 240 kVA, provides an annual net rebate of $1,500 to $2,000 if the battery avoids importing electricity between 4pm and 9pm.
| Time band | Fixed (cents/day) | Import rate (cents/kWh) | Export rate (cents/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am-3pm | - | -1.5 | 0 |
| 4pm-9pm | 45 | 25 | -1.0 |
| All other times | - | 0 | 0 |
Each year, we release commercial opportunities for third parties to support the network. This may include community batteries if they are more cost-effective than traditional upgrades to the poles and wires.
We publish these opportunities and seek proposals through our Flexibility Marketplace.
We tell the story of how neighbourhood batteries are located on poles or on the ground and explain how batteries are charged either from local rooftop solar energy or the power sourced from large scale energy generators including solar and wind farms.
This animation explains the role batteries play in making sure extra energy is stored locally so it can be used later when needed.
This animation explains how batteries are designed under strict regulatory standards to be quiet and safe for people and the environment. It also covers the criteria considered for where they are located.
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