Project Benefits

At FRV, we believe the communities in which we operate should share the benefits of renewable energy.

Benefits for the Local Community

To date, FRV Australia’s projects have committed over $9.5 million to benefit regional communities. The Axedale Solar Farm will provide ongoing funding to the local community for the life of the project.

$50,000

Planned investment in local community benefits

during construction

and early operation

FRV welcomes feedback from the community on specific initiatives they would like to see funded as part of the project’s investment in community benefits, such as:

Employment and training

Improvements to local facilities

Funding for local community groups

Sponsorship of local events or sports groups.

Employment and the Local Economy

Please register your interest or join our mailing list for upcoming employment and contractor opportunities during construction.

50 construction jobs

over the 12 month construction period

2 ongoing local jobs

not including contractors or supply chain opportunities

These benefits extend through the local supply chains to:

Accomodation

Vehicles & Maintenance

Cafés, Pubs

Catering

Cleaning Companies

Tradespeople

Tool and Equipment Suppliers

Stabilising and Enhancing the Electricity Grid

I would absolutely recommend this sort of opportunity to other farmers where it arises

Peter Cheal

Grazier at FRV’s Lilyvale Solar Farm

The project will contribute up to 500 MWh of storage capacity in the grid thereby supporting new and existing renewable energy facilities in the region by supplying system services and network support.

Additionally, the project will provide critically needed firming capacity to the grid, supporting a reliable and secure source of electricity to consumers and local population. This will allow for broader security and provide back-up power during network disruptions.