ACEN Ties Up with Yindjibarndi People for RE Development in West Australia
ACEN and the Yindjibarndi people will together develop wind, solar, and renewable energy storage projects on Yindjibarndi Ngurra, spanning an area of 13,000 km2 within the Yindjibarndi Native Title Determination Areas.
July 21, 2023. By EI News Network
ACEN and the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) developed the alliance last June through the formation of the Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC).
The YEC is tasked with progressing key RE projects in Yindjibarndi Ngurra (country), which is conveniently situated near major industrial energy users.
This alliance signifies one of the largest Indigenous-led renewable energy initiatives in Australia.
ACEN and the Yindjibarndi people will together develop wind, solar, and renewable energy storage projects on Yindjibarndi Ngurra, spanning an area of 13,000 km2 within the Yindjibarndi Native Title Determination Areas.
The partnership agreement between ACEN and the Yindjibarndi people comprises principles such as Yindjibarndi approval for all planned project sites on Yindjibarndi Ngurra, Yindjibarndi equity participation of 25 percent to 50 percent in all projects, contracting for Yindjibarndi-owned businesses, and training and employment opportunities for Yindjibarndi people.
The main goal of YEC is to have 750 MW of combined wind, solar, and battery storage under construction within the next few years, representing an investment of more than AUD 1 billion.
Subsequent stages will intend a surplus of 2 GW to 3 GW of combined wind, solar, and battery storage.
Patrice Clausse, ACEN International CEO, stated, “We feel deeply honored by the trust the Yindjibarndi community has bestowed upon ACEN to work collaboratively with them in exploring development opportunities on their lands. The Pilbara region is home to some of the largest industrial energy users globally, many of whom have expressed their desire to transition to a carbon-neutral future. We are actively engaged in promising dialogues with potential off-take customers to purchase the renewable energy.”
Michael Woodley, YAC Chief Executive, added, “We know that our country is well located for renewable energy development, so we made the decision early to lead. We established a small team and set out to find a partner with the right capabilities and values, which led us to ACEN.”
“The agreement with ACEN means that the Yindjibarndi people can actively participate in Australia’s renewable energy transition in a significant way that provides long-term economic benefits to our community, whilst also ensuring that we can protect and preserve all areas within Yindjibarndi Ngurra which are of cultural, spiritual, and environmental significance to us. The partnership will also create sustainable, long-term training and employment opportunities on country for our people.”
ACEN has developed a solid footprint in Australia’s renewable energy sector, contributing significantly to the country’s clean energy transition and sustainability goals.
ACEN’s commitment to developing and operating renewable energy assets further boosts Australia’s position in RE adoption and displays the potential for a greener and more sustainable future.
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