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Neighbourhood batteries information session

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Project readiness assessment tool

The Project readiness assessment tool will help you check your project idea’s suitability to apply to the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program. By using the tool you will be able to clearly see the capabilities, resources, and plans needed to install and run a neighbourhood battery.

Download our Project Readiness Assessment Tool to assess your readiness to apply for funding.

Contact us if you need this information in an accessible format.

Please call 03 8508 0959 or email neighbourhood.batteries@deeca.vic.gov.au.

Revenue cost and benefit development tool

This tool will assist applicants to identify the revenues, costs and benefits of the proposed neighbourhood battery project. Revenues will include grant funding from the 100NB program and the proponent’s co-contribution.

Costs will include the purchase, installation, and commissioning of the battery.

Benefits will include the community and potential network benefits the battery project will create.

Please note this tool is focused on batteries and does not assess other elements of a resilience-focused neighbourhood battery projects that are applying for stream 3 of 100NB.

Contact us if you need this information in an accessible format.

Please call 03 8508 0959 or email neighbourhood.batteries@deeca.vic.gov.au.

Neighbourhood Battery Initiative Industry and Community Report

In 2021, we asked you to share your views and experiences about neighbourhood batteries. Here are some insights:

  • over 1,000 visitors to the site
  • 350 surveys completed
  • 90% of community respondents were in favour of participating in a battery trial
  • industry responses featured community energy groups, local government, energy professionals, electricity retailers, Distribution Network Service Providers, and peak bodies
  • we need to test and support different neighbourhood battery models
  • knowledge sharing is essential
  • we need to address regulatory and other barriers to neighbourhood battery deployment.

Read the Victorian Neighbourhood Battery Initiative Consultation

The Knowledge Hub

DEECA had a research partnership with the Australian National University. This partnership created the Knowledge Hub. The hub has critical research and learnings on how to develop neighbourhood battery.

The Knowledge Hub is a one-stop shop of information. It provides a useful guide and support to all groups on neighbourhood batteries.

Resources for battery storage

Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Knowledge Bank

  • Access reports, studies, multimedia, and tools on battery storage. These resources provide guidance to benefit future renewable energy projects.
  • Arena Knowledge Bank

Yarra Energy Foundation Community Battery Resources

Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program

  • Subscribe to their e-newsletter to learn about their projects, publications, and educational videos.
  • BSGIP Knowledge hub

Fast tracking neighbourhood batteries guide

Produced as a joint initiative by City of Melbourne, City of Yarra, City of Port Phillip, the Fast tracking neighbourhood batteries guide is to assist other inner metropolitan councils and community groups to:

  • understand neighbourhood batteries and their role locally
  • decide whether neighbourhood batteries could benefit their community
  • navigate a pathway to successful deployment.

This guide focusses on inner urban municipalities, but is also relevant for councils and communities beyond this context.

Page last updated: 13/11/24