Western Australia Invests in Decarbonisation: Empowering Remote Communities and Green Technologies
Key Ideas
- Western Australian Government allocates $33.6 million to five projects, showcasing decarbonisation efforts and empowering remote communities to produce their own power.
- The Lower Carbon Grants program, funded by the Gorgon Joint Venture, supports innovation in sectors including hydrogen, CCUS, and hard to abate sectors.
- The GreenTech Hub, a $4 million initiative, aims to develop green technologies and services, starting with an innovation challenge to explore advanced energy storage systems.
- Collaboration between industry, government, and academia through the GreenTech Hub will drive the development and deployment of new technologies to address energy and climate goals.
The Western Australian Government has pledged $33.6 million towards five decarbonisation projects in the state, with a focus on empowering remote communities to generate their own power and reduce reliance on diesel generators. These projects, including one receiving $5 million, are part of the Lower Carbon Grants program, which supports innovation in sectors such as hydrogen, CCUS, and hard to abate industries. The program, funded by the Gorgon Joint Venture, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable economic growth. The GreenTech Hub, a $4 million initiative over four years, will drive the development of green technologies, starting with an innovation challenge to explore advanced energy storage systems. This initiative by Curtin University will foster collaboration between industry and academia to address energy challenges and pave the way for a cleaner future. Through these investments and partnerships, Western Australia is taking significant steps towards achieving its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Projects
Renewable Energy
Innovation
Funding
Decarbonisation
Research
Collaboration
Government Support
Green Technologies
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