The Market Update – Renewables with Lisa Maro in Gippsland was a focused networking and briefing event that brought together the local supply chain, EPCs, manufacturers, and service providers to unpack the current and emerging renewables project pipeline, with a particular focus on Gippsland and the wider Victorian supply chain.
Hosted by ICN Victoria and sponsored by The Fair Co., this in-person event was held in Gippsland and attracted attendees from across the state’s wind, solar, and storage sectors.
The session was led by Lisa Maro, a highly regarded supply chain specialist, whose one-to-one consultations were delivered in this group format to maximise reach and impact for the supply chain.
Event overview
Victoria’s renewable energy transition continues to accelerate, with more than 60 government-funded and private developer projects in various stages of development, from onshore wind and solar through to batteries.
At this market update, attendees heard the latest on Marinus Link and other key projects, as well as how these investments are reshaping opportunities for Gippsland and Victorian suppliers.
ICN Victoria also outlined how suppliers can use the Local Content Calculator to update project data, helping improve reporting against Local Jobs First (LJF) requirements and ensuring local capability is visible to project owners and government.
The session was designed to demonstrate how local businesses can position themselves to participate.
Why people attended
Key reasons attendees joined the session included:
- Gaining a concise overview of the current Victorian renewables pipeline, including wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage, and projects such as Marinus Link and related investments
- Understanding how policy settings and recent Local Jobs First updates translate into concrete procurement and local content opportunities
- Learning how to use ICN Victoria’s Local Content Calculator and project portals to improve visibility with project developers and government agencies
- Networking with the local supply chain, including EPCs, manufacturers, service providers, and local government representatives active in Gippsland and across Victoria
- Identifying potential partnerships, subcontracting roles, and market niches within the transition
Who attended
The event was attended by:
- Stakeholders across the renewable energy market, including wind (onshore and offshore), BESS, and solar
- Supply chain and delivery leaders, including SMEs, Tier 2s and Tier 3s, manufacturers, EPCs, engineering services, OEM providers, and specialist contractors
- Ecosystem partners such as regional development bodies, councils, industry associations, and consultants supporting local industry development
