Rangebank BESS is about more than energy security. Through the Rangebank BESS Community Grants Program, the project is proud to provide enduring benefits to not-for-profit organisations within the City of Casey. Grant recipients include Cranbourne West Primary School, Cranbourne Park Primary School, City in the Community and Cranbourne Food Truck. The program has expanded local literacy resources, enhanced STEM programs, improved access to community sports for students, and supported charitable food services for the local community. equipping their leaders outreach program for increased participation of kids at school

Situated within the Rangebank Business Park in Melbourne’s southeast, the Rangebank Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) provides 200MW / 400MWh capacity of reliable and flexible energy to Victorians since its completion in late 2024.

Jointly developed by Eku Energy and Shell Energy with minority equity partner, Perfection Private, the grid-scale battery helps to increase Victoria’s renewable energy hosting capacity and provides essential system services that support the safe, secure and reliable operation of Australia’s energy system.