Western Australia Launches New Clean Energy Funding Round Worth USD 6.1 Million

Western Australia has opened a new funding round aimed at accelerating clean energy innovation, committing AUD 9 million (approximately USD 6.1 million or EUR 5.2 million) to support projects that strengthen power diversification and decarbonisation across the state.

 

Fourth Round of Clean Energy Future Fund Now Open

 

The funding is being made available through the fourth round of the Clean Energy Future Fund, a state-backed program designed to test and demonstrate emerging clean energy technologies. According to the state government, individual grants under this round will range from AUD 100,000 to AUD 4 million, targeting projects that can move beyond concept stage and demonstrate real-world application in Western Australia. Applications for Round 4 are open until April 20.

 

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Priority Areas for Investment

 

This funding round focuses on projects aligned with Western Australia’s long-term energy transition goals. Priority areas include renewable energy supply, long-duration energy storage, electrification, energy system resilience, green export opportunities, and local clean energy manufacturing. Projects that deliver clear benefits for First Nations communities will receive additional consideration as part of the assessment process.

 

Building on Earlier Funding Rounds

 

Launched in 2020, the Clean Energy Future Fund is set to allocate a total of AUD 37 million across multiple rounds. The program has already supported a range of technologies, including solar, green hydrogen, and energy storage.

In the third funding round, completed last year, seven projects received a combined AUD 16 million in grants. Earlier rounds allocated AUD 1.8 million and AUD 9.3 million respectively, helping establish pilot projects and early-stage demonstrations across the state’s clean energy sector.

 

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Supporting Decarbonisation and Energy Security

 

By reopening the Clean Energy Future Fund, Western Australia is reinforcing its strategy to diversify its energy mix, reduce emissions, and position itself as a hub for clean energy innovation. The latest round reflects growing policy emphasis on technologies that can enhance grid resilience and support emerging export-oriented clean energy industries while delivering local economic and community benefits.