Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a technology partner with renewable energy developer Marathon Group to help support the energy transition in Victoria’s Gippsland region.
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Siemens Australia and New Zealand CEO Peter Halliday said, “Over a century ago, in 1911, Siemens’ consulting engineers advised the State of Victoria that Latrobe Valley in Gippsland should be the state’s electricity hub. This led to the construction of the Yallourn Power Station, the first large power station in the Valley that helped establish the region as an electricity powerhouse.
“One hundred and thirteen years later, we’re proud to announce the MoU with Marathon Group to help the region and the communities through the next phase of energy transition. Our longevity in the region comes from bringing in world-class technology to the areas that need it the most and from collaborating with like-minded and respected partners like Marathon Group.”
Marathon Group has played a significant role in Gippsland’s energy system since the company was founded almost 40 years ago. A consolidated group of companies, some of their projects in the region have included a waste to hydrogen circular economy project, large-scale solar, containerised renewables and hydrogen, major transport and infrastructure developments and large-scale storage.
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Gippsland has been identified by the state government as one of six Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) for Victoria.
