Corryong Microgrid

Location: Corryong

Timeframe: Completion by 2025

Overview

The microgrid, which is forecast to be completed by early 2026, will power Corryong homes, businesses, and community facilities during a power outage.

What is the microgrid?

A microgrid is a self-contained energy network that enables real-time, local energy generation and consumption within a specific area. During an outage, the microgrid can disconnect from the main grid and continue supplying power to the town using a battery and generator. Additionally, properties with solar panels provide extra local generation to reduce demand on the main town battery and generator.

Features of the Corryong microgrid:

During extreme weather events, the Corryong microgrid will be able to deliver electricity to over 900 properties. The microgrid uses a centralised 4.99MW battery, 3MW diesel generator and advanced control and switching technology to power the electrical grid within Corryong during an outage.
Referred to as islanding, the microgrid will be able to operate independently of the main electricity grid during power outages for up to five days, or longer if there is access to more fuel to power the generator.
Residential solar and battery systems recently installed by DEECA and RACV will complement the microgrid by providing extra local generation to reduce demand on the main town battery and generator.

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Get in touch for more information or if you have any questions:

Phone: 1300 360 795

Email: corryong@ausnetservices.com.au