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Yindjibarndi, BHP explore Pilbara clean energy solutions
Key Points:• A new MOU could accelerate BHP's decarbonisation of energy needs in...
David Prestipino 26 May 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy signs 30-year power purchase deal with Rio Tinto
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, a partnership between the Yindjibarndi People a...
David Prestipino 11 May 2026
New renewables model powers Pilbara Traditional Owners
Traditional Owners across the Pilbara are set to lead more clean energy projects...
David Prestipino 19 Apr 2026
Webinar sets out template for Indigenous communities to save thousands on energy
Indigenous clean energy leaders hope its webinar later this month will show how...
David Prestipino 2 Apr 2026
Yued Aboriginal Corporation welcomes release of renewable energy Community Benefits Guideline
The minimum expectations announced Wednesday by the Western Australian governmen...
Giovanni Torre 4 Mar 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation launches EOI process for Pilbara renewable energy offtake

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, a partnership between the Yindjibarndi People and multinational renewable energy developers ACEN Corporation, has opened an Expression of Interest process for commerci...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 25, 2026
Holding equity in clean energy: New guide for First Nations examines risks and opportunities

The First Nations Clean Energy Network has released a new guide designed to support First Nations communities review their participation in clean energy projects.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 24, 2026
Canadian First Nations group looks to expand wind power generation in Manitoba

A First Nations business group in Canada is answering Manitoba Hydro's call to expand wind power generation in the province. Minegoziibe Anishinabe Economic Development Corporation (MAED) announced on...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 11, 2026
First Nations organisations encouraged to pursue climate solutions grants

First Nations-led and First Nations-directed organisations in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $20,000 through FRRR's Community...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 10, 2026
Ngarluma’s renewables future begins with 50MW solar farm

The Ngarluma people in north-west Western Australia have struck a landmark deal to construct a solar farm that will deliver jobs and economic growth in their community.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 6, 2026
Solar on every house: Narungga man's renewables win

One phone call was all it took to negotiate a clean energy solution for an Aboriginal community in South Australia. Narungga man Eddie Newchurch struck a deal with local electricity retailer AGL for e...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 14, 2026
Yued Aboriginal Corporation signs agreement on proposed Parron Maam Marang wind farm

Atmos Renewables and Yued Aboriginal Corporation have reached agreement regarding the future relationship between the parties regarding the proposed Parron Maam Marang Farm near Badgingarra on Yued Bo...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 9, 2026
Reduced risk, cost and delay in First Nations clean energy projects

New research shows investor backing of First Nations participation in clean energy projects offers mutual benefit for investors and Indigenous groups while reducing project risk, cost and delay.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 23, 2025
Indigenous communities welcome local climate solutions

More than $650,000 has been given to 24 local clean energy initiatives that will benefit many First Nations communitiesThe Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal is the only national foundation s...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 17, 2025
Renewable energy tax credits to back First Nations business urged at Federal economic roundtable

Investment in First Nations leadership is paramount to Australia realising the full value of its clean energy potential. That's the key message of a submission from the First Nations Clean Energy Netw...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 21, 2025
Hybrid renewable grid sparks sustainable future for First Nations community

Ngaanyatjarra Council Group has its eyes on a sustainable future for its community after a transformative hybrid renewable energy project was announced on Thursday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 15, 2025
Indigenous artist Sara Riches plays key role in colossal art project

Local school children and Indigenous artist Sara Riches have played important roles in a grand scale art project near Kambalda, in Western Australia.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 12, 2025
First Nations clean energy symposium eyes Federal strategy leverage

As the nation's energy systems shift to clean, renewable forms of power, First Nations peoples are positioned to be central to the transition and benefit from it.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 22, 2025
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