Reigning AFL premiers, the Brisbane Lions, are set to receive an energy upgrade with the installation of two new battery storage systems at their Springfield headquarters.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance grid reliability and reduce energy costs, funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) through the Federal Government.
The batteries, with a combined capacity of 700 kilowatts /1400 kilowatts-hour, will store excess solar energy generated during the day and supply power for field lighting at Brighton Homes Arena at night.
The system has the capacity to meet peak demand for approximately 170 homes in South East Queensland daily.
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen highlighted the significance of the investment.
“The Brisbane Lions are the reigning AFL premiers, and this battery will provide the club the extra power it needs to stay at the very top of their game,” Bowen said.
“Powering sporting facilities like this one shows how the Government’s reliable renewable plan is rolling out across our communities.
The battery installation is part of a broader project led by Momentum Energy, a subsidiary of Hydro Tasmania, which has secured over $11 million from ARENA to develop 39 batteries across Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria. Other beneficiaries include universities, aged care homes, and small-scale agricultural solar farms.
In addition to battery storage, the Brisbane Lions are investing in a 770 kilowatts solar system, public EV charging infrastructure, and workplace charging facilities for players and staff.
The announcement coincides with the launch of round two of ARENA’s Community Batteries Funding Initiative, with $46.3 million available for new battery projects between 50 kilowatts and 5 megawatts. The funding aims to enhance community energy resilience and integrate more rooftop solar and small-scale renewables into the grid.
Applications for the funding round are now open via ARENA’s website.
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