Countrywide Renewable Energy (CRE) is a renewable energy business that develops power generation projects to decarbonise Australia, inject growth into the regional and metropolitan areas and provide sustainable clean cheap electricity and gas. The company’s aim is to progress renewable energy projects comprising the generation of electricity, production of hydrogen, the development of new renewable energy technologies, disruption of existing energy models and the supply of energy to end-users in Australia initially.
CRE works with governments at all levels, businesses and communities to determine how renewables can add value to an area or location on a long-term basis and contribute energy to the economy to reduce the reliance on fossil fuel-based power generation.
For example, focusing on areas where energy supply is an issue limiting growth, CRE engages with local economies to deliver projects that sustain existing businesses and attract new operators looking to relocate.
CRE’s projects include the development of solar and wind power assets, hydrogen production, micro-grids, energy storage and investment in research and development to create new energy opportunities that have a lasting impact. In terms of project scale, CRE has no boundaries to project size or complexity. Because solar projects are nimble in that they can be in different parts of Australia, can be developed quickly, are socially acceptable and can vary in scale, they are a focus for the company.
The company seeks to be at the forefront of research, development and new initiatives in the renewable space to ensure a balanced approach is taken to providing access to clean energy with a mix of solutions where feasible. With a projected population of almost 50 million by 2050, the volume of energy, particularly electricity must double. Yesterday’s fossil-fuel power stations are yesterday’s solution to providing more power; distributed renewable energy is acknowledged as tomorrow’s solution which is where CRE has deep roots.
– Generate renewable electricity where it is consumed
– Supply electricity to high volume consumers under a favourable long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
– Boost energy sources where they are lacking
– Boost local economies and generate sustainable new jobs
– Reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources
– Provide local energy solutions to minimize a carbon footprint
– Partner with like-minded organisations to deliver accountable results environmentally, financially and socially.
CRE had its foundations in Countrywide Energy, the developer of the Wangaratta Solar Farm in North East Victoria. This 20MW project opened the door to numerous other potential projects through a network of government and community contacts that aggregated during that project’s development.
