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Microgrid studies aim to strengthen power resilience in the state’s Far West

Essential Energy will undertake pre-feasibility work to assess potential microgrid and battery storage solutions for some of the most remote communities in Far West NSW.

16 September 2026

Media Release Future energy
Burrell Creek Hall to become solar-powered community resilience hub

Burrell Creek Hall is now better equipped to support the local community during emergencies, with new solar and battery storage.

04 September 2026

Media Release Community
New solar system an investment in helping Lake Cargelligo kids

Young people in Lake Cargelligo will benefit from a new solar project that will help Down The Track Youth Enterprises cut its power bills and put more money back into frontline programs.

02 September 2026

Media Release Community
Goulburn battery fire

Essential Energy has been notified of a fire involving its community battery at Goulburn at approximately 2.40pm on Wednesday, 2 September.

02 September 2026

Media Release Corporate

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