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Community Partnerships in Australian BESS Development: Beyond Compliance to Lasting Value
Date & Time
August 26, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
TypePanel Discussion
How do Australian BESS developers conduct effective community engagement from feasibility through to decommissioning, particularly when managing noise concerns in urban deployments and addressing land access issues with Traditional Owners and local stakeholders?
What does meaningful benefit-sharing look like for Australian battery projects, and how are operators moving beyond short-term grants to create sustainable economic opportunities like workforce inclusion programs and local procurement models that deliver lasting community impact?
How are Australian developers implementing the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter requirements in practice, and what does transparent communication and credible partnership-building actually mean when managing community expectations around construction impacts, operational changes, and long-term presence?
What lessons can the industry learn from initiatives like the Second Chance for Change programme at Liddell BESS, and how are other Australian projects creating innovative pathways for First Nations engagement, local employment, and skills development that go beyond traditional consultation approaches?
How do Australian BESS operators maintain community relationships and social licence throughout 15+ year operational periods, particularly when dealing with evolving community concerns, changing local leadership, and the need to demonstrate ongoing value rather than just initial promises?
