Business Uplift for Renewable Energy Zones - Workshop 1 | Mudgee
Empowering regional suppliers to secure opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

This program is proudly delivered by the Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development and the NSW Department of Education under the Targeted Workforce Development Scheme.
The Building Business Capability for Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) workshop series is a practical and targeted program designed to empower regional NSW suppliers to successfully engage with the growing renewable energy sector.
Across three-part series interactive, half-day workshops, participants gain the knowledge, tools, and strategies required to position themselves within the renewable energy supply chain, navigate government procurement processes, and build internal capability to meet compliance and tendering expectations.
Each session is designed to address specific barriers regional businesses face, from understanding REZ opportunities to meeting WHS, sustainability, and workforce development standards, equipping businesses with actionable roadmaps and industry proven frameworks.
WORKSHOP 1: Positioning Your Business in the Renewable Energy Supply Chain
1. Introduction & Industry Overview
Overview of NSW Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and major projects
Understanding government procurement priorities in renewable energy
Future trends in NSW’s renewable energy investments and projects
2. Assessing Your Market Position
Self-assessment: Where does your business fit in the renewable energy supply chain?
Identifying capability gaps and positioning for tenders and Government contracts
Developing a Desired Future State
3. Essential Tools & Strategies for Success
Proven frameworks used by successful SMEs
Strategies to improve competitiveness and meet sustainability requirements
4. Action Planning
Collaborative Q&A and discussion
Developing an actionable roadmap
Outcomes & Deliverables:
Clear Market Positioning: Participants will gain a clear understanding of where their business fits within the renewable energy supply chain and identify capability gaps.
Strategic Roadmap: Each participant will develop a Desired Future State and an Actionable Roadmap to improve their positioning for renewable energy contracts.
Industry Insights & Best Practices: Access to proven frameworks and strategies used by successful SMEs in renewable energy projects.