Norfolk Island electricity grid batteries

Question

1. How much Commonwealth funding has been provided to the Council for the purpose of battery storage since 2022 and how much has been spent? 2. Was a second large-scale battery considered in the context of Commonwealth funding received for battery storage? 3. If a second large-scale battery was considered but not procured, why was it not procured? 4. What technical, financial, procurement, network, safety or operational advice informed the decision not to procure a second large-scale battery? 5. Has the Council submitted any business case, proposal or request for funding for a second large-scale battery for Norfolk Island? 6. What is the current plan and timeline for further battery storage on the Norfolk Island grid?

Answer

Please see PDF attachment.

Documents

• Question with answer (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• SQ26-000961.pdf (opens in a new tab)