General News
2 August, 2024
RDA Orana to host renewable energy forum
The brightest minds in the renewable energy industry are expected to converge on Dubbo next week for a three-day Resources Energy and Industry Innovation Forum.
Hosted by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana, the forum will showcase innovation in the resources and energy sector and provide insights into what the future holds for the Orana region. More than 30 speakers covering multiple topics will explore how the Orana region and beyond can work together to achieve a net zero emissions target for the future.
RDA Orana CEO, Justine Campbell, said the forum was the only industry-related event of its kind outside of metropolitan areas, and it was crucial that industry, business, and local government in the region come together to look at the innovative practices that are being achieved.
“The forum will engage and enlighten participants - we have speakers from industry and universities who are at the top of their field developing game-changing programs and initiatives that will change the way we look at the future of renewables,” she said. “Not only will we have speakers who will discuss the mining and energy industry, its future and how our region can benefit from changes globally, but we will hear about local initiatives - how local government has embraced change and how it benefits the region as a whole.”
Ms Campbell said there were a number of speakers who would highlight the role of agriculture in the renewable field.
“In our region, it is especially important to look at how agriculture plays a major role in reducing emissions, we have an exciting lineup of speakers who are doing just that, including discussions about carbon offsets with Greencollar head of science, Dr. Cathleen Waters, and how using invasive weed species can create a new industry through the Cobar BioHub project,” she added.
“We are also taking a look at how recycled solar panels can create a circular economy while building resilience within the Indigenous community through a company that aims to engage and empower,” Ms Campbell concluded.
