Carrum Downs Community Battery

United Energy will soon be installing a ground-mounted 100kW/190kWh battery in Carrum Downs. The installation of this battery is supported by a Federal Government grant under the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program.

The Carrum Downs community battery will be the first network-owned, ground-mounted community battery in the United Energy network.

We're installing the battery on Banyan Reserve, near Luscombe Avenue, Carrum Downs.  

Once operational, the battery will soak up excess solar from nearby rooftops and share the benefits of local renewable energy with nearby customers.

An asset in your community

The battery will provide benefits for local customers – no matter if they have solar or not.

The battery will charge at times of the day when there is low electricity demand or when local rooftop solar systems are exporting into our network. Power from the batteries can then be used later in the day when demand is high and solar systems are no longer generating.

Careful design  

The ground-mounted community battery is about the size of a small van. The unit will be approximately 1.5 metres wide, 2.6 metres high and 2.9 metres long.  A new underground cable connecting the battery to the nearest power pole will also be installed.

We’ve been working with a Bunurong artist, Kobi Sainty, to develop a concept for the battery’s artwork. Following consultation with the neighbouring households, we’re pleased to share the preferred design: Djambana, gathering and walking Country together. 

Kobi Sainty’s artwork tells the story about caring for Country, community gathering on Country, and the celebration of Bunurong Culture. Kobi has included symbols to represent both men’s and women’s business and has represented the matriarchal Bunurong Grandmothers.