Community

We are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we operate.

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Community Engagement

CleanPeak prides itself on taking a best practice approach to community engagement when developing our solar farms and we look forward to cultivating a positive and productive relationship with the Hay community.

We expect a workforce of approximately 65 people during peak construction activities and we have been engaging with the community to bring on local-subcontractors and suppliers as much as possible.

During and after construction, we encourage local community participation through educational tours, land management initiatives and ongoing employment opportunities.

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Community Consultation

Our aim is to build strong relationships through transparent communication with the local Hay community during all aspects of development, construction and operation of the solar farm project.

CleanPeak will use a variety of tools to distribute communications for the project including development plans, signage onsite, a project launch, project website, and a formal opening event. We will also appoint a community engagement manager for this project who will collate and manage all community feedback.

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At CleanPeak Energy we are committed to meaningful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the development and operation of all our renewable energy projects. This commitment is reflected in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which we had officially endorsed at the end of 2023.

Traditional Owners

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For CleanPeak, meaningful engagement starts with deepening our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, which is one of the key actions of our Reflect plan. It continues with building mutually beneficial relationships based on open and transparent communication throughout the lifecycle of our renewable energy projects. Ultimately it results in identifying opportunities for capacity building, training, employment and business development for First Nations individuals and organisations.

Through all these dimensions our aim is to continue the growth of renewable energy generation in a way that not only addresses the climate crisis but at the same time results in tangible positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In developing our RAP we worked with Indigenous artist Kortney Glass who created the original artwork that accompanies our plan. Kortney is originally from Katherine, Northern Territory and now calls Gadigal land in Sydney her home. Kortney created a contemporary design for CleanPeak Energy, one that celebrates the sun and its role in renewable energy, emphasising the need for effective, land-friendly use of nature.

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The Environment

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Climate change represents one of the most critical issues being faced by society today. The Hay Solar Farm project is a significant step towards reducing the impacts of climate change by preventing the emission of several hundred thousands of tonnes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere over its lifetime.

Once fully operational, the clean energy generated by Hay Solar Farm will offset over 10,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. This is equivalent to taking 2,000 fuel burning cars off the roads, or powering 3,000 Australian homes every year.

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Get in touch.

We invite your contact and feedback if you have any questions or concerns about the Hay Solar Farm.