An $8.3 million grant from ARENA will fund the construction of the Ngardara Solar Microgrid in Borroloola, Northern Territory, consisting of 2.1 MW of solar and a 1.8 MW, 6.6 MWh battery. Led by First Nations group Original Power, the project aims for 80% renewable energy penetration, saving 1.2 million liters of diesel annually. This community-led microgrid initiative seeks to provide clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to Indigenous communities, promoting local energy ownership and benefiting traditionally excluded communities in the Northern Territory. Additionally, a separate microgrid project in Ltyentye Apurte near Alice Springs is receiving funding to improve reliability and provide a constant source of electricity during blackouts, pushing the energy sector towards a more sustainable and equitable future.
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NT orders another two big batteries to back solar and gas after “success” of first project in Darwin
The Northern Territory government is investing $82.1 million in two new big battery projects in Katherine and Alice Springs to balance increasing solar energy and reduce reliance on gas generators. These projects aim to strengthen energy security, stabilize the grid, and support more solar integration, creating a modern, reliable, and secure energy system for the future. Territory Generation and Pacific Energy are key players in the development of these battery projects, which are expected to be completed by early 2028. The construction of these batteries will not only meet energy performance targets in isolated systems but also stimulate the economy and create local jobs.