A new solar-powered canteen inside the frame of a converted shipping container at the Gordon district playing fields has been months in the making. The ACT Government-funded project was unveiled in April as a temporary answer to the fields' severely fire and vandalism-damaged. The Big Canberra Battery will have 500 MWh of capacity, which on a single charge could supply 23,400 households with their daily energy use. Approximately 180–200 jobs will also be created through the project. More batteries for Canberra Specially designed for solar containerized energy stations. The new shipping container canteen features an internal kitchen, air conditioning unit and lighting, which can be powered for up to 12 hours by rooftop solar panels. Specialist advice is available to help businesses. Whether you're powering a remote worksite, an off-grid project, or a backup energy system, our containers are built tough for Australian conditions.
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