Renewable Energy Industry Group

Weld Australia is proposing to establish a Renewable Energy Industry Group to bring together existing generators, new players, manufacturers, suppliers, specialists and consultants. The purpose will be to grow, strengthen and support the local Australian Renewable Energy Industry. The Renewable Energy Industry Group will bring together like-minded companies in the renewable energy sector to meet and discuss issues facing the industry. Weld Australia will also manage and facilitate meetings and act on behalf of its members in addressing issues that arise from the Group.

The Federal Government has established a policy and targets to reduce carbon emissions by 43% by 2030, and reach net zero by 2050. These targets will play a key role in limiting global temperature increases and ensuring Australia’s transition to a low carbon future consistent with our commitments under the Paris Agreement. These targets will necessitate the construction of new infrastructure on a massive scale. Local manufacturing and supply chains will need substantial growth to provide resources and materials for the planned renewable infrastructure. A massive increase of skilled workers will also be required.

Australia’s renewable energy industry will need to deal with raft of issues to deliver on these ambitious projects, including:

•     Manufacturing and fabrication capacity

•     Raw materials (such as steel and copper)

•     Skills and labour

•     Contracting and contractor resources

•     Regulatory approvals

•     Connection to the grid

All this is within the context of several broader Australian energy market issues, including:

    •     Market volatility

    •     Grid stability

    •     Thermal electricity generation operational limitations

In face of these challenges, Weld Australia’s new Renewable Energy Industry Group will bring together existing generators, new players, manufacturers, suppliers, specialists and consultants to:

•     Share knowledge experience, and learnings

•     Discuss and workshop renewable energy issues

•     Network and collaborate with like-minded industry colleagues

•     Develop younger and less experienced staff

   Interested in joining? To register your interest, please contact –

   Andrew Davies (Manager Technical Industry Networks, Weld Australia) on 0438 428 966 or a.davies@weldaustralia.com.au