The CEFF was established to support the development of cutting-edge clean energy technologies, contributing to the state's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create new job opportunities.
Projects receiving support in this round of funding encompass a diverse range of clean energy initiatives, such as hydrogen production, battery storage, a pilot to convert diesel mining vehicles to electric, and the establishment of all-electric retirement communities.
The successful initiatives are expected to deliver a reduction of about 175,000 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions per year – the equivalent to taking more than 56,000 vehicles off the road.
This equates to a reduction of about 3.7 million tonnes of emissions throughout the lifetimes of the seven projects.
In the latest funding round of $16 million, $5.5 million will support two clean energy projects led by First Nations people, aiming to deliver economic benefits to local communities.
They include a Traditional Owner-led solar and battery project on Banjima land in the Pilbara, and a solar project on Jinparinya land near Port Hedland.
This third round of funding builds on the success of two previous rounds, which supported the implementation of eight clean energy projects.
Three of these projects have since been completed and included a pilot for re-deployable solar panels, an agricultural microgrid, and solar farm and battery storage optimisation.
The $37 million CEFF was established by the State Government to support innovative projects with environmental and economic benefits for Western Australia.
The fund is administered by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation with the support of Energy Policy WA in the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
For more information go to Clean Energy Future Fund.
