ACEN and Yindjibarndi people collaborate on Australia's largest Indigenous-led renewable energy initiative

The Yindjibarndi people of the First Nations have teamed up with ACEN, a Filipino renewables company, to create and manage green energy projects in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The partnership represents one of the biggest renewable energy efforts in Australia led by Indigenous communities.

Giới quan sát lo ngại về sự ổn định của mạng lưới điện Úc khi phải tiếp nhận thêm năng lượng tái tạo từ các hộ gia đình. Source: Getty / Getty Images

Key Points

• ACEN and the Yindjibarndi people plan to work together on wind, solar, and energy storage projects within the Yindjibarndi Native Title Determination Areas, covering approximately 13,000 km2.
• The agreement ensures Yindjibarndi approval for project sites, 25% to 50% equity participation in projects, preference for Yindjibarndi-owned businesses in contracting, and employment and training opportunities for Yindjibarndi people.
• The partnership represents one of the biggest renewable energy efforts in Australia led by Indigenous communities.