Committed to follow the best practices for community engagement

G8 energy share the benefits of our projects by supporting communities over the long term. We do this through a range of opportunities such as community benefits funds, voluntary planning agreements, community initiatives.

We recognize that each community is different, and we aim to tailor benefits at each project and make positive lasting contribution to each region.

G8 is committed to the development of the communities where we develop our projects, and through a partnership with Universities and other entities we support the following initiatives:

  • Education and training initiatives – upskilling professionals to work in the renewables industry
  • Community development programs – social – economic development and entrepreneurship
  • Health, safety and wellbeing – training and awareness events
  • Environmental initiatives – implementation of conservation programs with the communities

Our Principles

Early and transparent stakeholder engagement

Responsible environmental management

Support for regional economic participation

Alignment with community expectations and values

Long-Term Outcomes

Our projects are designed to contribute to:

Grid reliability

Energy system resilience

Long-term regional benefits

We set as a minimum standard the 10 Clean Energy Council Best Practice Guidelines

We will engage respectfully with the local community, including Traditional Owners of the land, to seek their views and input before submitting a development application and finalising the design of the project.
We will provide timely information and be accessible and responsive in addressing the local community’s feedback and concerns throughout the life of the project.
We will be sensitive to areas of high biodiversity, cultural and landscape value in the design and operation of projects.
We will minimise the impacts on highly productive agricultural land and explore opportunities to integrate agricultural production.
We will consult the community on the potential visual, noise, traffic and other impacts of the project, and on the mitigation options.
We will support the local economy by providing local employment and procurement opportunities.
We will offer communities the opportunity to share in the benefits of the project, and consult them on the options available, including the relevant governance arrangements.
We commit to using the project to support educational and tourism opportunities where appropriate.
We will demonstrate responsible land stewardship over the life of the project and welcome opportunities to enhance the ecological, cultural and/or agricultural value of the land.
During the life of the project, we will recycle waste materials where feasible and commit to responsible decommissioning or refurbishment/repowering of the site at the end of the project’s life.

Driving the Future of Australian Renewable Infrastructure

With over 10 GW in detailed designs and 1 GW of solar farm and BESS construction delivered across Australia, we take pride in providing the technical excellence and grid stability required to set the standard for high-value renewable assets.