Manilla Community Renewable Energy Inc

On Friday 14th February, our president Emma was invited by the Arts Council of Australia to speak at the Tamworth Regional Gallery as part of the Arts Leaders Program – 3 Day Residential Program.

The gallery hosted a Leadership Exchange, on the topic of “Climate Change, Activism and Arts Leadership”.  Emma was honored to speak alongside Joseph Sikulu, Climate Change Advocate, 350 Pacific and performance artist Latai Taumoepeau. Each speaker focused on local, national and international challenges in the wicked problem of climate change, and how to not only navigate but lead through the uncertainty.

The event attracted over 80 people who participated in a learning exchange, where conversation and discussion were used to formulate consensus and better understanding of what could (and can) change (and improve), human understanding (and behaviour) in the face of grief, loss and uncertainty caused by climate change.

This Manilla Solar Project will construct 4.8 mega watt solar farm, 3km outside of Manilla. It is a joint venture between the Manilla Community Renewable Energy Inc. and Providence Asset group.
We share the vision of sustainable regional development and transitioning to a clean energy future.
Come along to the Royal Hotel, Manilla, from 5.30 on the 16th December to learn more about the project and how you might be involved.

All are welcome to attend this event and hear more about our exciting news.

Emma Stilts was invited to speak about the Manilla Solar Project, by our project partners Providence Asset Group – to show how the Manilla Solar Project can benefit regional NSW, as part of the Smart Future Research Centre.

The Smart Future Research Centre (SFRC)  is a new joint venture combining University research strengths with a leading investment and asset management firm. University of Technology Sydney and the Providence Asset Group (Providence) have signed an agreement to collaborate on joint research projects and initiatives.

As part of this collaboration, the Manilla Solar Project will benefit from being part of industry leading technology and research.

The vision is for a world-class research centre delivering innovation to transform the energy and resources sector, promote Australia as a global energy powerhouse, a sought-after destination for investment, and the leading source of knowledge and solutions to enable sustainable living, smarter cities and healthier communities.

Manilla Community Renewable Energy Inc. will develop the Manilla Solar Project with Providence to create be a model for future communities to follow – leading the way to clean, green energy supply; that benefits local communities by providing cheaper clean electricity to purchase, opportunities to investment in local energy infrastructure and returns a percentage of profits to the community.

The energy industry in Australia is currently undergoing a shift and transition to low-carbon energy, and the Manilla Solar Project aims to be blueprint for communities in north west NSW to follow.

New developments are unlocking potential right across the energy sector, creating opportunities for those who can adapt and scale fast. There are real options to substantially decarbonise and decentralise the energy supply.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime change in the energy supply model.

As an Australian innovation-led investment firm, Providence has a focus on investment and management of renewable conventional assets to optimise the supply chain value through innovation initiatives, said CEO Henry Sun,

“Providence brings expertise around smart technologies, including renewable energy for microgrids and groundbreaking hydrogen technology for green-power storage, and is positioned to play a key role in powering smart, sustainable communities across Australia.”

Supported by Providence-dedicated clean tech, the Centre will target investments in innovative and disruptive technology to drive sustainable advances in energy production, transportation, consumption and utilisation of power, water and food to improve our environmental and economic well-being, fostering healthier and safer communities for future generations.

Manilla Community Renewable Energy Inc. President Emma Stilts was delighted to speak at the Namoi Branch Annual General Meeting in Gunnedah.

Emma’s presentation touched on the highlights of the Manilla Solar Project, from its inception in 2013 up to present. At this point, the project is preparing to start construction in 2020.

The Manilla Branch of the CWA and in particular former president Michelle Eggins, were vital supporters in the project. Indeed the Manilla Branch of CWA auspiced the first Community Energy Grant, from the NSW State Govt. that the Manilla Solar Project received in 2016.

The support provided by the CWA allow aspirational community projects like the Manilla Solar Project to foster and grow. As we finalise our solar project, Manilla Community Renewable Energy Inc. look forward to working together with CWA to share our learnings, and provide a blue print for communities solar projects to replicate.

You can read all about the Regional Community Energy Fund here.

https://energy.nsw.gov.au/renewables/clean-energy-initiatives/regional-community-energy#-regional-community-energy-fund-