Renewable Energy

Hazelwood Solar Farm Set to Power 150,000 Homes

The Hazelwood North Solar Farm is set to become Victoria's largest solar project, with construction now underway on a 450-megawatt solar farm that will power approximately 150,000 homes. The $651 million project is expected to...

Renewable hydrogen improves regional storm resilience

A new initiative is using renewable hydrogen to improve energy resilience and connectivity during emergencies and power outages in Victoria. The recently launched renewable hydrogen back-up system for the Neerim North mobile network aims to...

Building energy resilience for the Corryong community

The Corryong community is set to benefit from improved energy resilience with the start of construction on the $28.6 million Corryong Microgrid. The new initiative aims to provide reliable power during emergencies such as bushfires...

Strong Geotechnical Results Boost Pioneer-Burdekin Hydro Project

The geotechnical drilling for the Pioneer-Burdekin Renewable Hydro Power Project has delivered promising results, showing high-quality granite rock ideal for dam construction. The findings suggest faster and more cost-effective project delivery, with the potential for...

Renewable energy powers Victoria's schools and hospitals

Victoria is driving its renewable energy future by investing in solar and wind technologies to provide affordable and reliable power to schools and hospitals. The Mortlake South Wind Farm, the latest addition from the first...

New community benefits in the renewable energy transition

Communities, landowners and traditional owners hosting essential energy infrastructure will benefit from a new fund to support community energy projects as part of the renewable energy transition. The draft Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Community Benefits...