SEC Victoria

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on an incredible year of collaboration and progress in accelerating Victoria’s energy transition. Together with communities, industry leaders, and passionate individuals, we’ve taken big steps towards a brighter, more sustainable future. From building new renewable energy projects to engaging with thousands of Victorians at community events, and launching our electric home planner pilot to help households save on their energy bills, every milestone has been shaped by the great people we have collaborated with and our shared commitment to renewable energy. We’re looking forward to working together in 2025 to power Victoria’s renewable energy future. 💡⚡

Our Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub has reached a significant construction milestone with 100% of the 444 battery units now in place. These units form three giant battery components that will deliver 1.6 gigawatt hours of energy storage when they come online next year. That’s enough energy to power 200,000 homes during peak periods, adding critical storage to Victoria’s electricity grid.  Now the battery units are in place, the next step is to connect them to transformers. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Equis Australia on this groundbreaking project! Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4iMTNnR

Spreading festive cheer at the Merry Morwell Festival was the perfect way to end a huge year for the SEC! It was great to be part of such a positive community event filled with performances, good food and friendly competition. We enjoyed speaking with attendees about the work SEC is doing, including demonstrating our electric home planner that is helping Victorians save on their energy bills. We also had fun building miniature renewable energy circuits with local school children. Thanks to Advance Morwell Inc for inviting us along, and congratulations on organising such a fantastic event. From all of us at the SEC, have a happy and safe festive season.

Our recently announced SEC Renewable Energy Park in Horsham is one of Australia’s first 100% publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects. The solar and battery park will be built two stages – starting with a 119-megawatt solar farm then the addition of a 100-megawatt two-hour battery storage system. We look forward to working with the Horsham community during the construction process. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ZAU7OI

The SEC is delivering a 100% publicly owned renewable energy project in Horsham. The SEC Renewable Energy Park is an integrated solar and battery project to be built in two stages. We’re seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to ensure the project delivers maximum benefits to the local community and to join us in working together for renewable, affordable, reliable energy for all Victorians.  Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gUqHvG6x

The SEC is delivering a 100% publicly owned renewable energy project in Horsham. The SEC Renewable Energy Park is an integrated solar and battery project to be built in two stages. We’re seeking a Project Director to oversee the project’s delivery and join us in working together for renewable, affordable, reliable energy for all Victorians.  Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gMnzgeDe

Today we announced we're building the SEC Renewable Energy Park, Horsham. It’s one of Australia’s first 100% publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects. The solar and battery project will help accelerate Victoria's transition to renewable energy and create around 246 jobs through its construction. Once operational in late 2027, the facility will be capable of generating around 242,000 megawatt hours of renewable energy a year – enough to power 51,000 homes.

Our big battery project is helping students discover the diverse and exciting careers on offer in the renewables sector. We were delighted to host our first school visit to the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub. We offered Year 10 students from Melton Specialist School an inside look at the progress we’re making building one of the world’s biggest batteries and showcased the career opportunities Victoria’s renewable energy transition will provide. Thank you to the Centre for Disability Employment Research and Practice Glide In Program for helping make this possible. Equis Australia

Attention residents of Ballarat! If you’re using our electric home planner, we can now connect you with local SEC-endorsed installers. Take the guesswork out of going electric. Start your plan now: https://lnkd.in/g9VTb9xq

Looking to go electric but missed our latest Power up information session? You can catch up on our website. In this session you can learn about the SEC electric home planner, the range of government rebates available and top tips on what to ask an installer – like “do I need three phase power?” Catch up now: https://bit.ly/409h8cb