Who We Are ACE is a group of Anglesea locals promoting community energy projects in Anglesea SCEG, some of whose members live in Anglesea, promotes sustainable living in the Surf Coast Shire We would like to see renewable energy generated and stored on the site We will facilitate community engagement and investment
Proposal Renewable energy generation and storage such as a floating solar farm with pumped hydro energy storage Preliminary analysis suggests the potential to cover Anglesea’s yearly electricity needs, with zero pollution Visitor centre for school and tourist audiences with tours, exhibitions, art works, theatre, café and shop
Location Pumped Hydro Floating Solar Farm Visitor Centre
Benefits Cheaper electricity Community income Tourist attraction Supports local jobs & businesses Supports the environment
Potential Partners Renewable Energy Visitor Centre Floating Solar feasibility: RES Group Floating Solar developer: RES Group Pumped Hydro feasibility: Entura Pumped Hydro developer: Pacific Hydro Visitor Centre Exhibition space: ScienceWorks Art works: Climarte festival organisers Theatre: Anglesea Performing Arts Café & shop: local business operators
Project Timeline Planning Approval Construction Site will be re-zoned by DELWP and Shire Council Allow 12 months for approvals, post re-zoning Construction Site will be rehabilitated by Alcoa Allow 12 months for construction post rehabilitation, subject to planning approval