This study has modelled and mapped a comprehensive, fully-costed Renewable Energy (RE) roadmap for the Kimberley. The key findings of this report demonstrate that RE can provide a cleaner and cheaper energy future across the West Kimberley while providing much needed long term jobs.
A future for the Kimberley region of Western Australia free from the shackles of fossil fuelled energy supply having adopted a leading, clean and dynamic renewable energy fuelled future for the benefit of the environment, peoples and land.
A future for the Kimberley region of Western Australia free from the shackles of fossil fuelled energy supply having adopted a leading, clean and dynamic renewable energy fuelled future for the benefit of the environment, peoples and land.
Currently, the Kimberley is powered by 94% fossil fuelled generation. This report found that transitioning to 60-90% Renewable Energy will result in savings of a minimum of $30 per Megawatt-hour (MWh).
This visionary roadmap will deliver energy savings of more than $14.8 million per year for local Kimberley towns, communities, industry and the WA State Government, with $13.1 million alone in the Broome-Derby region.
A new sustainable workforce could also be created, if appropriate planning and training programs are rolled out, producing 184 direct long term jobs for the Kimberley region and State of WA, including local indigenous employment opportunities.
If this transition to a clean energy future is adopted, emissions of CO2 in the Kimberley would be reduced by at least 150,000 tonnes per annum – the equivalent of taking 25,000 petrol-powered cars off the roads each year.
Currently, the Kimberley is powered by 94% fossil fuelled generation. This report found that transitioning to 60-90% Renewable Energy will result in savings of a minimum of $30 per Megawatt-hour (MWh).
This visionary roadmap will deliver energy savings of more than $14.8 million per year for local Kimberley towns, communities, industry and the WA State Government, with $13.1 million alone in the Broome-Derby region.
A new sustainable workforce could also be created, if appropriate planning and training programs are rolled out, producing 184 direct long term jobs for the Kimberley region and State of WA, including local indigenous employment opportunities.
If this transition to a clean energy future is adopted, emissions of CO2 in the Kimberley would be reduced by at least 150,000 tonnes per annum – the equivalent of taking 25,000 petrol-powered cars off the roads each year.
The Kimberley Clean Energy Roadmap provides the opportunity to act on renewable energy innovation and secure a safe climate future for WA, while saving millions on energy bills and helping to deliver the WA Government’s Plan for Jobs. There is a sound economic rationale for adopting this vision for a RE roadmap across the Kimberley. Meaningful consultation with Traditional Owners, the involvement of other local stakeholders, and the State Government Department of Communities and Horizon Power, will be crucial to its success. This research shows that significant amounts of surplus RE will be generated at some times. This energy could be used for new industry opportunities, such as to produce liquefied hydrogen fuel. A managed transition plan led by the WA government is key to maximising the benefits from implementing this RE roadmap. Such a plan would:
The Kimberley Clean Energy Roadmap provides the opportunity to act on renewable energy innovation and secure a safe climate future for WA, while saving millions on energy bills and helping to deliver the WA Government’s Plan for Jobs. There is a sound economic rationale for adopting this vision for a RE roadmap across the Kimberley. Meaningful consultation with Traditional Owners, the involvement of other local stakeholders, and the State Government Department of Communities and Horizon Power, will be crucial to its success. This research shows that significant amounts of surplus RE will be generated at some times. This energy could be used for new industry opportunities, such as to produce liquefied hydrogen fuel. A managed transition plan led by the WA government is key to maximising the benefits from implementing this RE roadmap. Such a plan would:
This pioneering research study and modelling demonstrates that the commitment to a RE future for the Kimberley will create a reliable, economically-favourable source of electricity for the future, reduce electricity costs for consumers, and create long-term jobs. Before implementation can commence, some technical and regulatory challenges need to be overcome. Achieving these changes requires clear political direction from the Western Australian Government. This report recommends that the WA Government:
The Kimberley Clean Energy Roadmap could act as a pilot for the wider adoption of RE across the south western corner of the State. And ultimately, if adopted, this model could be rolled-out to other parts of regional and remote WA.
This pioneering research study and modelling demonstrates that the commitment to a RE future for the Kimberley will create a reliable, economically-favourable source of electricity for the future, reduce electricity costs for consumers, and create long-term jobs. Before implementation can commence, some technical and regulatory challenges need to be overcome. Achieving these changes requires clear political direction from the Western Australian Government. This report recommends that the WA Government:
The Kimberley Clean Energy Roadmap could act as a pilot for the wider adoption of RE across the south western corner of the State. And ultimately, if adopted, this model could be rolled-out to other parts of regional and remote WA.