Brand promise
Pilbara Solar is an optimistic, young and dynamic renewable energy development company. We are inquisitive, solutions-oriented, and knowledgeable, driven by purpose.
- Innovative – we are open-minded, providing the best solutions.
- Knowledgeable – we understand your needs and those of Aboriginal communities.
- Always collaborating with others.
- Capable – our team are industry-leading experts.
- Forward-thinking – we understand technology.
- Uncompromising commitment to quality.
Our Vision
A clean, inclusive world
Our Mission
Empowering First Nations people to develop and own large scale renewable energy projects
Our Values
Respect
We have respect for the environment, Country, Aboriginal people, of one another, self and future generations.
Integrity
Our team of experts are trustworthy, honest, loyal and reliable.
Equity
We create opportunities for Aboriginal people to become self-sustainable and achieve economic independence. We believe in a fair and just world where everyone is able to share in the wealth of our State's natural resources.
Responsibility
We strive to set a high standard of corporate social responsibility and aim to lead by example, encouraging businesses to fulfill their social and environmental responsibilities.
Commitment
We are committed to building a sustainable future for Western Australia. We believe in the power of renewable energy and helping businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. We are dedicated to creating commercial opportunities for Aboriginal people and engaging local communities.
Fun
While we work hard, we believe it's important to enjoy the journey and celebrate our achievements.
Our Story
Following the successful release of the 2017 pre-feasibilty study – ‘Evaluating the potential to export Pilbara solar resources to the proposed ASEAN grid via a subsea high voltage
direct current interconnector’ – commissioned by the Pilbara Development Commission, the authors of the study launched Pilbara Solar that same year.
The study examines the trends in cross border electricity trade, the South East Asian growth in electricity demand, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission technology and the potential economic opportunities and benefits for Traditional Owners and the State of Western Australia. It also develops a scenario for the costs of solar, storage and HVDC engineering and the construction of a 3-gigawatt transmission from the north west of Western Australia to Indonesia.
The report, has since become highly regarded by experts in the energy industry and is regularly referenced in other research work.
Backed by a team of Australia’s leading clean energy experts, our goal is to deliver high quality renewable energy solutions while creating opportunities for involvement and equity ownership on our projects by Aboriginal people. This has been our foundation since the beginning.
Western Australia and the Pilbara has a vastly untouched and amazing solar resource – the top three in the world for being able to provide solar power generation, in terms of intensity and duration, and its close proximity to Asia makes it even more attractive.
Our aim is to develop clean energy solutions together with businesses to help them to reduce their carbon footprint. With all our projects, we strive for sustainable economic development that benefits Aboriginal people, business, government and the community.
We provide utility-scale solutions using technology such as solar, wind, storage and others to power industry and the community. We support the development of local supply chains and engage local and Aboriginal businesses wherever possible.
Our ownership structure includes 50 percent ownership by Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC), a not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation, and the native title representative body for over one million square kilometres in Western Australia’s Pilbara, Mid West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions. The other 50 percent is owned by our experts in renewable energy development.
Leading by example, we are here to encourage a high standard of corporate social responsibility and help businesses to make positive, lasting change.
Meet the team
Pilbara Solar’s unique team and ownership structure demonstrates true partnership with the Traditional Owners of the Pilbara.
Why partner with us
Pilbara Solar aims to implement win-win-win solutions to meet the challenges of energy supply, employment and long-term sustainability.
Contact us to make the switch to clean energy.