Endeavour Energy has launched five community batteries in Blaxland, marking a significant step towards greener and more sustainable energy solutions for the community.
The community batteries—the first for the Blue Mountains—will serve around 300 residents, providing them with an affordable source of renewable energy.
The event featured the unveiling of indigenous artwork on the first ground-mounted community battery for the Blue Mountains.
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Indigenous artist, Kelsie King—a Gundungurra woman and long-time Blue Mountains resident—was commissioned by Endeavour Energy to create the community battery artwork. Inspired by her father, David a Gundungurra Elder, King designed the artwork featuring black cockatoos soaring through a sky-blue background.
“I wanted to create something that reflected what the land might have looked like for our ancestors—something deeply connected to Country,” she said.
The unveiling was part of one of the most significant community battery programs in New South Wales, developed in partnership with the federal government. The initiative involves the rollout of 76 batteries across 33 suburbs in Greater Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, and the Illawarra.
Blue Mountains City Council Mayor Mark Greenhill said he was proud to see the installation of Blaxland’s own community battery.
“It’s a vital step in building a more resilient and sustainable energy future for our residents and businesses,” Cr Greenhill said.
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“Our residents trust us to take meaningful climate action, and supporting infrastructure like this battery is a key part of delivering on our sustainability commitments.
“I want to thank Endeavour Energy, Energy Australia, and all the dedicated Council staff involved. This battery isn’t just about energy—it’s about our community’s future and the smart choices we’re making to support it.”
Residents in Blaxland are invited to register their interest in the program here.
