Yamatji Land Estate Clean Energy Scoping Project - Rapid Assessment Summary Report

Abstract

The Yamatji Nation Indigenous Land Use Agreement sets aside 1385 land parcels, totaling 1,538 km2, aside for the broad purpose of supporting the cultural, social, and economic development of the Yamatji Nation through self-determination. The Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation engaged the Australian National University to examine the possibility of developing clean energy projects on the Yamatji Land Estate. This report provides a non-technical summary of the key findings from the Rapid Assessment of where the Yamatji Land Estate has potential to support clean energy projects with respect to their scale, renewable energy capacity and proximity to infrastructure like roads and high energy loads relevant to development costs. The preliminary analysis found that the Yamatji Land Estate as a prime location for clean energy development, boasting some of the country’s most powerful wind and solar resources. It positions the Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation as a key player in the state's energy transition. A more detailed investigation and stakeholder engagement is needed to narrow available options down to feasible opportunities in context of cost effectiveness and alignment to state energy transition planning processes and priorities. Show more