Casey is a great place to test how technology like small-scale neighbourhood batteries can be integrated into newer suburbs where many homes have solar panels installed.
The Casey neighbourhood battery will be installed at the John Crawford Crescent Playground on John Crawford Street, next to the existing substation.
Installation is expected to start in mid-year and be fully completed and operational by the end of 2025.
The physical installation of the battery is expected to take 3-6 weeks. This involves foundation work and cabling from the battery to the existing substation. After installation, the site will then be returned to its existing, or better, condition.