This project also installed rooftop solar on Narara Community Centre enhancing the renewable energy available within the local community.
Community batteries strengthen the grid to support more connections such as rooftop solar and electric vehicle charging. Ausgrid installed this rooftop solar system for the community to demonstrate how storage can support the uptake and use of renewable energy.
For further information read the media release and watch the community battery video.
This battery was launched in November 2023.
Eligible customers located in proximity to this battery can sign up for an Energy Storage as a Service product via a participating retailer. Click here for more details: Energy Storage as a Service.
exporting 5kWh on average per day
Average 7kW charge rate
Ausgrid and Central Coast Council installed a 33kW rooftop solar system on Narara Community Centre in March 2024.
Community batteries support more rooftop solar connecting to the grid and sharing of solar with the local community.
Travelling across Country by Emma Peel
Emma Peel is a proud Gamilaroi woman from far north west NSW. She is a local Artist, currently living on Darkinjung country on the Central Coast of NSW.
Travelling across Country depicts a travelling journey across the state of NSW and displays areas of significance to this artwork. From the bottom to the top we have Oatley, Sydney, Hornsby, Gosford, Wyong, Newcastle, Nelson Bay, Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton, Muswellbrook and finally Scone. Whilst travelling, our Mother Earth provides landscapes that are unique, colourful, harsh, beautiful and spiritual across Australia.
