The Braybrook Community Hub – Neighbourhood Battery Design & Construction
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Maribyrnong City Council is seeking a Registered Electrical Contractor to design and construct the installation of a State Government funded 100 kW Neighbourhood Battery at the Braybrook Community Hub. The battery will have approximately 220kWh of usable storage capacity. Scope The scope includes: Design and construction of the installation of a 100 kW Neighbourhood Battery with approximately 220kWh of usable storage capacity at the Braybrook Community Hub Providing black out protection for the kindergarten Enabling the battery to soak up surplus power generated by the existing 94kW rooftop solar panel array, allowing this power to be used when the sun is not shining, including mornings and nighttime Enabling the battery to sell power back to the grid at peak demand times between 7:00pm and 9:00pm to earn income from the wholesale spot market Contractor Requirements Mandatory Requirement The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the supply, installation and maintenance of 200kWh+ usable storage BESS battery units along with independent civil and slab works A local based presence and track record is preferred
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