The State government’s Clean Energy Future Fund in Western Australia has granted AU$16 million to renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on empowering Indigenous communities. In the third round of funding, AU$5.5 million was awarded to two First Nations-owned projects. The Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corporation received AU$2.5 million to install solar PV and battery energy storage systems in Central Pilbara, while Pilbara Solar was granted AU$3 million for a solar PV project on Jinparinya land. The funding reflects a trend of Aboriginal communities venturing into the solar PV market to create microgrids in rural areas. Moreover, the funding supports energy storage projects, including Tesla Geraldton's plan to convert a diesel generator to battery storage and Pacific Energy's development of a vanadium redox flow battery. The initiative also includes a hydrogen project in Kwinana and the conversion of a mining haul truck to battery electric. In Victoria, AusNet's investment of AU$2.4 million aims to enhance community energy resilience through solar PV and BESS installations. This grant will benefit 13 recipients, including Mansfield Shire Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, and community groups like football clubs and lifeguard services. The projects will help these organizations act as emergency relief centers during severe weather events, ensuring community safety and connectivity.