The state government announced yesterday 21 May 2020, a $1m boost for community energy projects in rural Victoria, including the area covered by the MASH community solar bulk-buy. This would include projects using solar power and/or battery storage systems. The funding will support projects that:
- Deliver benefits to the participating community.
- Utilise technology that is a commercially-ready renewable energy project or new energy generation, storage and technology.
- Implement community energy retailing in Victoria.
Deadline for applications: 2pm, 8 June 2020.