The Renewable Energy sector in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region is growing fast, creating exciting career opportunities in solar, battery storage, wind energy, and sustainability. Major projects like the Mornington Battery Energy Storage System and the proposed Renewable Energy Terminal at Hastings are putting the region on the map for clean energy innovation. From hands-on trade roles to engineering, project coordination, and environmental planning, this industry offers young people the chance to be part of a cleaner, smarter energy future—right here in their own community.

Frankston City Council has committed to being carbon‑neutral for its own operations, with renewables a core mechanism. This includes:

• Expansion of solar PV and battery storage on council buildings

• Continued use of 100% renewable electricity via a long‑term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Bald Hills Wind Farm

• A new Climate Change Strategy & Action Plan currently being finalised, which explicitly flags more solar and battery installations where feasible [citiespowe...hip.org.au], [solarquotes.com.au]

Mornington Peninsula Shire – Long‑Term Decarbonisation

Zero Net Community Emissions by 2040

The Shire’s Climate Emergency Plan commits the region to:

• 65% emissions reduction by 2030

• 80% by 2035

• Net‑zero by 2040

Renewable energy is the central delivery pathway, especially rooftop solar, batteries, and local energy sharing [betterfutures.org.au], [citiespowe...hip.org.au]

Offshore Wind & Ports (Medium‑Term Potential)

The Mornington Peninsula is also part of Victoria’s offshore wind supply chain planning, particularly via port and marine infrastructure upgrades (e.g. Western Port and Mornington‑related logistics), positioning the area as a support region for large offshore wind zones rather than a turbine location itself [projectory.com.au], [energy.vic.gov.au]