On Tuesday, 11 March 2025, we celebrated the launch of YARRA01 – Yarra Junction’s first community battery, a considerable milestone for community energy.
The 120kW/300kWh battery, managed by Indigo Power, is a game-changer for Yarra Junction—storing surplus solar energy from 10am to 3pm daily and sharing it back with the community during evening peak times.
What makes YARRA01 special?
✔ Supports the grid – Helps stabilise electricity supply on the main street.
✔ Maximises solar use – Stores excess solar and redistributes it when needed.
✔ Cuts carbon emissions – Reduces approximately 76 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
✔ Real-time tracking – Residents can monitor energy flow via Indigo Power’s portal.
The project was made possible through the Commonwealth Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar program and is the first stand-alone community battery in AusNet’s network and part of AusNet’s Neighbourhood Storage Tariff trial—pioneering new ways to integrate batteries into the grid. Senator Lisa Darmanin said, “Community batteries like this one in Yarra Junction are creating great benefits by helping families cut their power bills, making the grid more reliable, and ensuring that everyone, not just those with solar panels, can share in Australia’s renewable energy future.”
A huge thank you to the Yarra Junction community and all stakeholders involved, including Yarra Ranges Council, Mondo, Pixii AS and Solar Professionals for making this project a reality.
We’re excited to see community batteries like YARRA01 shaping a cleaner, smarter energy future.
Fran is our Marketing and Communications Manager. With a keen passion for creativity coupled with a strategic mindset, she is in charge of sharing our good news and great work with the Indigo Power community.