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🌐 Reflecting on CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia's Data Centre Forum: Critical Digital Infrastructure – Economic Catalyser   The event shed light on the vast potential of Australian data centre capacity to drive innovation, create jobs, enhance essential services, and accelerate the clean energy transition. 🚀   Key takeaway was the emphasis on early engagement with power and water utilities. Collaboration between government, industry, and community is essential if we are to unlock the full potential of data centres in our economy. This is a complex but exciting challenge that requires proactive, responsive approaches from all sectors. 🤝   Thanks to all the speakers, panellists and attendees for a thought-provoking session—we look forward to seeing how these discussions evolve and translate into action.   It’s clear that, with the right collaboration, Australia has the opportunity to become a true data superpower. 💡 Sabooh W. Yvonne Ho Chris Barrett Sujata Tiwary #DataCentre #Innovation #Collaboration

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting Justin Clancy MP, Member for Albury, at the Snowy 2.0 Transmission Connection Project site.   Justin’s visit was a valuable chance to highlight the significant progress we’re making with connecting Snowy 2.0 to the grid and ensuring a reliable, sustainable energy future for Australia. The Snowy 2.0 project is a game-changer, and we’re proud to be part of this significant project.   A big thank you to Justin for taking the time to visit and engage with the team. We look forward to continuing to work together in making this critical project a success for the community and the future of energy in Australia. Snowy Hydro Limited #EnergyTransition #Hydropower

Exciting news from the CEC. Today, we’re thrilled to be launching our 'Clean energy works for Australia' campaign ☀️ Our goal: To make sure you have the facts by sharing important details about clean energy including how it benefits Australians. Why? Two-thirds of Australians support more clean energy projects. But we get it, there’s a lot of confusion out there. That’s why we'll be sharing data, explainers, and busting all sorts of myths. By the way, we’ve also created energyfactcheck.com.au – your go-to resource for answers to the most common questions about the energy transition. “It’s time we clear the air as the national energy conversation heats up – not just in our national interest, but in the best interests of Aussie households, businesses, farmers and manufacturers,” says our Chief Executive, Kane Thornton. Stay tuned over the coming weeks and months and discover why clean energy works for Australia 🇦🇺 #cleanenergyworksforAus #CleanEnergy #MythBusting #EnergyTransition #Australia

🔋A big thank you to ACEN Australia for having us onsite to celebrate the commencement of construction for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at their New England Solar project – the first large-scale battery storage initiative in the region. We were honoured by a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Les Ahoy, Aniwan Elder. Larissa Ahoy, Cultural Engagement Officer at Oorala Aboriginal Centre, then guided us through an insightful cultural induction session, deepening our understanding and connection to the land the project is on. Lumea is proud to be working with ACEN Australia to facilitate the connection of the BESS. The new 330kV switch bay work at the existing switching station is well underway, with civil works completed and construction expected to be complete next month. We are excited to continue to support sustainable energy solutions in the New England region! ☀️ #BESS #RenewableEnergy Nirvana McNaughton Worrell Jacinto Tim Greenaway Robert Piconi Lucas Sadler Robert Bell

The data centre industry is evolving rapidly to meet skyrocketing demand for data processing, AI, and cloud computing. A shift toward power-first strategies is now critical to avoid bottlenecks and secure reliable, sustainable energy for growth. Last year Lumea’s Executive General Manager Craig Stallan, and Lumea’s Director of Energy Development Sabooh W. visited the US to attend the TMT M&A Forum USA 2024 and RBC Global Communications Infrastructure Conference to meet with leading industry figures and understand how they were addressing some of the challenges with data centre projects in the region. As a more established market further along the data centre journey, Sabooh shared some of the insights and lessons in her latest article. Collaboration with utilities and innovative approaches to power are shaping the future of data centres globally – as Australia’s industry continues to grow, we must learn from more established markets or else risk getting left behind. Stay tuned for more pieces unpacking the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian data centre market and how strategic partnerships can be used to address the growing demand.

We’re proud to be supporting the Tumbarumba community by sponsoring the Lumea Community Markets at Tumbafest again this year!   Set along the beautiful Tumbarumba Creekscape, Tumbafest promises a weekend of incredible music, local wines and food, and unique handicrafts. 🎶🍇🍴   🗓 When: Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd February 2025 🔹 Visit Our Stand: Stop by to meet the team behind the Snowy 2.0 Transmission Connection Project and learn how we are connecting the Snowy 2.0 project. The Lumea community markets are free entry, so be sure to swing by. 🔹 Support Local Wildlife: We’re also proud to support Save Our Native Animals (SONA), who will be there to talk about their life-saving work in rescuing and rehabilitating local wildlife. Come meet their dedicated volunteers and see how you can make a difference. 📍 Find us next to the Community Market entrance, off Mate Street. 🎟️ Tickets: Available at www.tumbafest.com.au Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and enjoy the festival! See you there! 🌱   #Tumbafest2025 #Snowy2.0

🏔️ Connecting with the Snowy Valleys community Over the weekend, some of our project team members participated in the annual Tumbatrek, hosted by the Snowy Valleys Council. The 14km trek was not just about enjoying the stunning landscapes, but also an excellent opportunity for us to connect with the local council, community members, and other people who are integral to the success of the Snowy 2.0 Transmission Connection project. As part of our commitment to connecting Snowy 2.0 to the grid, we’re proud to be working alongside this vibrant community, and we’re especially excited to be supporting local organisations through our community investment initiatives. Events like this help strengthen our relationship with the region, ensuring that we’re not only delivering a key energy infrastructure project, but also leaving behind a positive legacy. Thank you for having us Snowy Valleys Council! Find out more about how we are investing into the Snowy region: https://lnkd.in/gZS48siV Catherine McGufficke IAF IAP2

🔋 Progress at Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub     The Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH), one of the world’s largest batteries, will store excess rooftop solar from the grid, supporting Victoria’s renewable energy goals and net zero targets. ⚡ Lumea is proud to play a key role in connecting this groundbreaking project to the grid. Lumea Executive General Manager Craig Stallan joined Victorian Minister for the State Electricity Commission (SEC Victoria) Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Deputy Victorian Premier, Ben Carroll, SEC General Manager of Assets, David Moo, and Equis Project Director, Johan Mouton to mark the arrival of two transformers at the project site Plumpton.    Craig shared, “The Lumea team is excited and very proud to be working with our customers, Equis and the SEC, to help them realise this important project. It’s a clear demonstration of the rapid acceleration of the energy transition and the critical role large-scale storage will play in maintaining grid stability.” To find out more about MREH, visit lumea.com.au/news. #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Lumea #Victoria

Spectrum here to revolutionise telco connectivity 🌐  Did you know Lumea is one of the first telecommunications providers in Australia to offer spectrum sharing?  Spectrum sharing is a connectivity solution that delivers on our commitment to innovation and powering progress by offering lower-cost, high-speed, and reliable data services for businesses, governments, and industries across the Eastern seaboard. What makes Spectrum stand out?  ✅ Maximises network efficiency  ✅ Enhances coverage and reliability  ✅ Reduces deployment and infrastructure costs  ✅ Provides greater scalability and real-time control  With our 'fibre in the sky' network leveraging Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, customers like data centres gain control of their own "slice" of fibre, with speeds exceeding 400 Gbps. Recently, along with our technology partner Ciena, we successfully installed an inter-capital service between Sydney and Melbourne for Titan Telecoms, enabling them to deliver high-bandwidth services between key data centres. Learn more about Spectrum and how it’s driving the future of telecommunications here: https://lnkd.in/gZrNyNw7 #LumeaSpectrum #Connectivity #Innovation #Telco 

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Lumea! ✨🎄 As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank our customers, communities, stakeholders, delivery partners, suppliers and incredible teams for your support and collaboration throughout 2024. Our offices will close today, reopening on Monday, 6 January 2025. During this time, we hope you all have the opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy this special season with loved ones. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday period, and we look forward to creating momentum for a cleaner tomorrow with you in the New Year! #FeelingFestive #TeamLumea #MerryAndBright