Media Release by Pacific Energy
Pacific Energy, together with its integrated renewable subsidiary Hybrid Systems Australia (HSA), is pleased to announce a joint three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gumala Aboriginal Corporation (GAC).
GAC is one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal corporations, serving the Banjima, Yinhawangka and Nyiyaparli people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia.
Under the MOU, which has an initial three-year term, GAC will identify remote communities in the Pilbara for the introduction of sustainable, renewable energy, reducing reliance of fossil fuel generators. Hybrid Systems will be converting those remote communities to hybrid power by incorporating solar and battery storage with existing generators through the installation of Hybrid Systems’ industry leading Stand-Alone-Power-Systems (SPS).
SPS’ consist of reliable renewable energy supplied from solar panels, battery storage, and a backup generator. The Hybrid Systems’ SPS units utilise world-class componentry, with all design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, commissioning, operating and maintenance occurring in-house and locally in Perth, Western Australia, with a proven record of quality, reliability, and performance in remote conditions.
The programme will provide remote communities with reliable power supply, alongside environmental and cost benefits.
Two replacement SPS units have already been successfully installed at the Bidiltha and Wirrillimarra communities, with further installations to be rolled out over the course of the joint partnership.
Pacific Energy CEO Jamie Cullen noted the importance of the partnership with GAC:
“We are delighted to have entered this partnership with GAC and to be able to utilise our skills and experience in remote, hybrid energy generation to add to the incredible work and initiatives that GAC undertakes to benefit the lives and futures of the Banjima, Yinhawangka and Nyiyaparli Traditional Owners”
“This is a practical, useful and environmentally responsible way that Pacific Energy is utilising our specialist capabilities to give back to local communities”
Executive Officer, Justin Dhu stated that Gumala Aboriginal Corporation is extremely excited to have formed this partnership with Pacific Energy and Hybrid Systems. “Through the leadership of the Gumala Board, we are dedicated to investing into sustainable power solutions in our Homeland communities to improve the quality of life and living standards of our members. We are looking forward to seeing the outcome of this partnership over the next three years”.
