$8m allocated to WA wind energy program
The WA Government has signed a collaborative agreement with Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) to establish a wind energy industry support program.
As part of the State’s Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative, $8m will be committed to establishing the program which will assist local businesses in their pursuit to manufacture and service wind turbine components and power up WA’s energy capabilities.
WA Minister assisting the State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade Minister Stephen Dawson says the program will support the local manufacturing industry to enter new supply chains and boost WA’s clean energy transition.
“In 2023, wind accounted for nearly 34% of Australia’s renewable power generation and this is expected to increase significantly in coming years,” he said.
“We have a growing number of onshore wind farms in WA which represents a significant opportunity for our local advanced manufacturing industry.
“We want to provide funding and opportunity for these local businesses to supply parts to projects across our State, and across the nation, which will ultimately increase their competitiveness in local and global markets.
“We are quite literally blown away with the wider range of opportunities that this landmark agreement with the AMGC could bring to Western Australia, to strengthen our economy and create more jobs.”
This move follows recommendations from an independent feasibility study by Aurecon, commissioned by the State Government. The study highlights WA’s advanced manufacturing capability and highly transferable skills stemming from multiple sectors including defence, resources and energy.
Based on extensive industry participation, the study confirmed the strong appetite and existing capability in the industry to pursue wind energy componentry manufacturing and servicing. The study also notes the need for government support to seize those opportunities.
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