- State Government signs agreement with Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre
- $8 million committed to support wind energy supply chain participation
- Energy transition creating more local manufacturing jobs
A new landmark agreement is set to power up future opportunities for wind energy manufacturing in Western Australia.
The Cook Government has signed a collaborative agreement with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).
Through the agreement, an industry support program will deliver financial and non-financial support for local businesses, to enhance their participation in wind energy supply chains.
The program will assist local businesses in their pursuit to manufacture and service wind turbine components and power up WA’s energy capabilities.
The agreement follows recommendations from an independent feasibility study by Aurecon, commissioned by the State Government. The study highlights the State’s advanced manufacturing capability and highly transferable skills stemming from multiple sectors including defence, resources and energy.
Based on extensive industry participation, the study confirmed the strong appetite and existing capability in the industry to pursue wind energy componentry manufacturing and servicing. The study also notes the need for government support to seize those opportunities.
Through this program the State Government aims to support WA businesses’ prequalification processes with wind turbine componentry for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the upgrade of plant and equipment, and provide professional advice.
Unlocking further opportunities for local manufacturing in the wind energy supply chain will help to create local jobs, strengthen the economy and play an important role in the State’s clean energy transition.
AMGC is an industry-led organisation focused on transforming Australian manufacturing by supporting innovation, commercialisation and collaboration. AMGC will establish a WA presence and leverage its extensive experience to support WA businesses.
Under the Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative, the State Government has allocated $8 million to establish the industry support program.
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As stated by Minister Assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade Stephen Dawson:
“The Cook Government is harnessing the power of wind to support our local manufacturing industry to enter new supply chains and boost WA’s transition to a renewable future.
“In 2023, wind accounted for nearly 34 per cent of Australia’s renewable power generation and this is expected to increase significantly in coming years.
“We have a growing number of onshore wind farms in WA which represents a significant opportunity for our local advanced manufacturing industry.
“We want to provide funding and opportunity for these local businesses to supply parts to projects across our State, and across the nation, which will ultimately increase their competitiveness in local and global markets.
“We are quite literally blown away with the wider range of opportunities that this landmark agreement with the AMGC could bring to Western Australia, to strengthen our economy and create more jobs.”
