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How BayWa r.e. works with local communities in Australia

Learn about how we can support your community and how we have worked with people across Australia.

Connecting with communities

Local communities are key partners in developing and constructing renewable projects. We partner with a range of local stakeholders to help plan projects that meet local needs.

Local businesses can benefit from the development of renewable energy projects. In the development phase service businesses provide goods and services to project staff. Construction and operation phases give small and medium businesses the opportunity to scale up and support project delivery.

Community benefit sharing is central to our project delivery. We deliver benefit during the development, construction and operation stages. Community and neighbourhood benefit-sharing programs are tailored to local community needs.

Renewable energy projects deliver significant economic benefits to regional Australia. They diversify farm incomes in agricultural communities and provide new career pathways for young people.

BayWa r.e. is committed to keeping local communities informed throughout the development, construction, and operation phases. Please get in touch—we’re here to help.

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Completed projects
Buchan Offshore Wind, Scotland

Completed projects

See our track record delivering renewable energy projects in Australia.

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Wimmera Plains Energy Facility community benefits
Pennavel, France

Wimmera Plains Energy Facility community benefits

Read more about the community benefits for the Wimmera Plains project.

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Bullawah Wind Farm community benefits
Greenfield pipeline, Italy

Bullawah Wind Farm community benefits

Discover how community energy initiatives are making an impact.

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Supporting local communities through:

Economic growth

Community renewable projects bring significant investment to regional communities. They diversity rural economies, create new career pathways for young people and create economic activity in the regions.

Job creation

Jobs are created during the construction phase and long-term employment is available throughout the project’s operation.

Opportunities for local businesses

Local energy partnerships connect trades and service businesses with the development, construction, and operation of community solar projects.

Community benefit funds, scholarships and sponsorships

BayWa r.e. develops a range of benefit sharing programs tailored to the needs and wants of local communities. This includes neighbourhood benefit sharing.

Environmental stewardship

All community renewable projects are designed to protect local landscapes and species. Biodiversity offsets are a key component of project development. Renewables help reduce emissions and prevent the negative impacts of climate change.

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BayWa r.e. is transforming into an Independent Power Producer (IPP). Our activities include the planning, development and construction of wind, solar, and battery storage systems (BESS), their operation and maintenance as well as energy trading. We are also a leading global supplier to the solar distribution market. BayWa r.e. has brought online over 6 GW of renewable energy and manages more than 12 GW of assets. Our shareholders are BayWa AG and Energy Infrastructure Partners.

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BayWa r.e. acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of First Nations peoples on the lands on which we operate.