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Victoria is deploying 139 neighbourhood batteries aimed at reducing power bills and increasing energy resilience. These batteries capture low-cost renewable energy and are activated during peak demand or outages.

The Truganina Community Centre received one of the latest batteries, expected to save $20,000 annually. This initiative, part of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program, enhances the state's energy storage capacity, contributing to targets of at least 2.6 GW by 2030 and 6.3 GW by 2035. Currently, 60 local government areas in Victoria have these batteries, supporting the state's renewable energy investment.