6th Annual Australian Renewable Energy Zones Conference

The transformation of Australia’s electricity system & the accelerating growth of renewable energy across Australia is unprecedented. With significant investments and development of renewable energy generation and technologies we have the potential to become a renewable energy superpower.

Building on the past 5 events this year’s event is perfectly timed to bring together and engage key stakeholders to discuss the latest developments and initiatives in the Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) across Australia.

Key topics Include:

• Update on the REZ roll out that’s transforming Australia’s electricity system
• Policy, regulation, state & local initiatives
• Investment & financing – opportunities, risks and what can be done about project cost rises & blow outs?
• The risk of limiting investment potential and flexibility if REZ’s are too small
• Transmission congestion & curtailment
• The role of batteries and storage in REZ’s – Improving stability, reliability & security
• Urban renewable zones – Turning cities into self-sufficient energy hubs
• Reshaping and delivering genuine value for first nations communities
• Updates from developers on operational assets and proposed projects
• Strategic Offset Delivery Agreements – Ensuring landholders and communities benefit financially from conservation
• Emerging benefit-sharing models
• Capacity Building and Skills Development – Delivering jobs for regional communities
• Development considerations – Ensuring worker accommodation supports towns and integrates people into communities
• Innovative solutions paving the way for successful projects
• The role of transparency, collaboration & alliances